Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

News

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).

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.

European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note

European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24.

Central European Plastics Meeting 2024

László Bűdy, Central European Plastics Meeting 2024

TaipeiPlas 2024

From one peak to the next: managing order spikes more sustainably with adhesives

Picking, packing, and shipping at breakneck speed: Millions of packages left e-commerce warehouses in the weeks leading up to Black Friday and Christmas. Many products were oversized and packed with unnecessary filling material.

Circular Valley Convention 2025

The Circular Valley Convention 2025 will bring together leading players and thought leaders from business, science, politics and society to jointly develop pioneering solutions for the future of the circular economy.

Arburg Technology Days 2025

Arburg Technology Days are just around the corner! Enjoy exciting glimpses of Arburg's product world, discover latest technologies and let innovations wow you.

Bioplastics - prepare for the long road ahead

The number of new bioplastic firms that have appeared on the market in recent years is significant. They are promising to revolutionise the industry with their bio-developed polymer platforms, claiming sustainable, renewable resources - the answer to the World’s plastic problem.

Düsseldorf in the starting blocks for K 2025

Mid-January sees the exhibitor database for K 2025 go online. Now completely booked up, this leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry will once again stand out with its participation of international market leaders along the value chain.

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 finalists announced

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have announced the shortlist of finalists. The winners of the seven awards will be revealed on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, where all the finalists will also be showcased.

S&K Label becomes Coveris Brno - teaming up for sustainable label solutions

The acquisition in the Czech Republic marks Coveris' third acquisition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its first label business acquisition outside the UK. This milestone reflects a significant step in Coveris’ strategy to expand in the CEE region.

The recycling trends for 2025 according to Tomra

Dr. Volker Rehrmann, EVP and Head of Tomra Recycling, a global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, provides valuable insights into the key trends in sorting and recycling.