EU chemicals industry grows in 2017
In an Aug. 24 report, Cefic said chemicals output within the EU was up by 3.1 percent during first half of 2017, compared to the same period last year.
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EU to probe Chinese tire dumping
The European Commission has started antidumping investigation proceedings concerning imports of new and retreaded truck and bus tires from China.
Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation
13 July 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its report amending the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation.
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
VinylPlus announces exciting expert speaker line-up for VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
European Bioplastics backs EP's decision on plastic bags
European Bioplastics welcomes the decision as it recognises the benefits of compostable bags.
MEP's adopt EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags
European Parliament adopted EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags.
EU develops renewable bio-based economy
EU and industry partners launch €3.7 billion investments in the renewable bio-based economy.
Cooperation for circular economy
Four EU recycling industries are committing to work together and pursue the common goal of promoting circular economy.
Higher recycling targets to drive transition to a Circular Economy
The European Commission aims to speed up transition towards a low carbon, energy and resource-efficient economy.
Plastics recyclers welcome EU waste review proposal
The European Commission came forward with a European waste review proposal.
Plastic converters on MEP's voting on plastic carrier bags
EuPC commented the European Parliament's plenary vote on plastic carrier bags.
MEPs voted to reduce plastic bags use
EU countries would have to reduce the use of the most common plastic bags by at at least 80% by 2019.
