Deposit return scheme in Romania reaches 84% collection rate in the first year
30 November marks one year since the launch of the deposit return system (DRS) in Romania, promoting the separate collection of drink containers for recycling.
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Bioplastics: Paving the way to meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation goals
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
PP market has slowed down in mid-December
Most players expect the market to recover only in mid-January or early February, following the holiday season and the associated downtime.
Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry
Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE.
Nexeo Plastics expands offering with new Teknor Apex materials
Nexeo Plastics expands offering with new Teknor Apex materials focusing on electrical & electronics, industrial and mobility end markets for EMEA.
European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note
European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24.
Emirates Biotech selects Sulzer technology to build world’s largest PLA production facility
Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates.
Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottle helps tackle a global problem
New spring water range uses the category’s first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle.
Expansion of the management team at Evosys
With the addition of Marie Schafnitzl and Oliver Brandmayer to the management board, Evosys is strengthening its decision-making level with two experienced managers who bring extensive strategic expertise in the areas of controlling and corporate development.
GreenPlast 2025: shaping a sustainable future for plastics
At the official streaming press conference on 26th November for GreenPlast 2025, the conference titled Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics was introduced.
Omya launches specialist global distribution business for performance polymers
Omya, a global producer of essential minerals and worldwide distributor of specialty materials, has launched a new business specializing in polymer distribution.
Umac presents new ReadyMac at Plast Eurasia
Umac, a member of the Erema Group, is expanding its ReadyMac product line with a new 60 hertz version. This means that the immediately available plastics recycling solution can now be deployed worldwide.
