EuPC reacts to vote on the Auken Report
Statement on plastic bags made of biodegradable and compostable materials "absolutely untrue", according to EuPC.
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MEPs back the proposal on plastic carrier bags
EU states would have to reduce the consumption of most common and polluting plastic bags by 80% by 2019.
European recyclers enhance cooperation
B+B Anlagenbau and Erema supply an expansion line for food grade HDPE to Closed Loop London.
Separable Top makes recycling easier
An innovation of Tetra Pak enables consumers to detach the plastic top from the carton sleeve.
Recyclers support new EP resolution on plastics waste
Plastics Recyclers Europe welcomed the decision of the Members of the European Parliament.
Recycling rate of metal packaging hits new record
The 2011 recycling rate for rigid metal consumer packaging in Europe reached a new record of 73%.
Best Recycled Product 2013
The uBin scrap collector won first prize in the 'Best Recycled Product 2013' competition, offered by EPRO.
Artec Recycling System - new and modular
At the K show 2013 Artec presented its new modular component machine design for all machine components.
Recycling continues to grow steadily
Plastics Recyclers Europe confirmed steady growth of plastics recycling during its Annual Meeting 2013.
EU to reduce plastic bag consumption
Member states will choose the most appropriate measures to reduce their use of plastic carrier bags.
Plastics converters criticises plans for bag ban
EuPC published response to calls to 'Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags'.
Plastics can be recycled to more than 60% by 2020
PRE released a study showing that plastics can potentially reach a much higher recycling rate.
