Plastics demand in Europe by types and by sectors
According to PlasticsEurope demand from European converters increased by 4.5% from 2009 to 46.4 million tonnes in 2010.
Polymer industry
News Plastech
Global plastics industry launches action plan for solutions on marine litter
Plastics industry leaders from across the world met this week in Dubai to create a global action plan for solutions on marine litter.
Energy from waste
Plastics supports to achieve EU targets.
Plastics meet the growing needs of society
Plastics are a crucial part of 21st century life. Not only do they provide us with useful, lightweight and durable products, but they play a key role in the sustainable development of our world.
Plastics – the Facts 2010
PlasticsEurope is the organization representing Europe’s plastics manufacturers. It networks with European and national plastics associations and has 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers. Now PlasticsEurope launched its yearly report about plastics market.
Central European polymer demand grew in 2008
Polymer demand in 2008 in four key Central European countries - Poland, Hungary and the Czech and Slovak Republics - reached 4.28m tonnes, according to an estimate from AMI.
Compelling Facts about plastics
In 2007, 9 countries (representing 29% of the population in EU27+NO/CH) recovered more than 80% of their used plastics and are near to realising their diversion from landfill vision.
