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Italy has requested a temporary suspension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), arguing that price volatility is increasingly affecting industrial competitiveness. The move comes at a critical moment, ahead of a major revision of the mechanism at EU level.

Italy has requested a temporary suspension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), arguing that price volatility is increasingly affecting industrial competitiveness. The move comes at a critical moment, ahead of a major revision of the mechanism at EU level.

Borealis has announced price increases for polyolefins in Europe: +€70/ton for polyethylene (PE) and +€50/ton for polypropylene (PP). The new prices apply starting April 1, 2026.

China is increasing its exports of recycled plastics, particularly rPET and rPP, with estimated growth of 15–25% in recent years. This trend is creating direct competitive pressure on European recyclers and traders.

Following the publication of the PPWR implementation guidance by the European Commission, industry bodies such as European Brands Association and FoodDrinkEurope warn that significant uncertainties remain, particularly around recycled content verification, costs, and consistent application across EU member states.

A group of 16 European organizations from the recycling and materials sectors is calling on the European Commission to introduce a transition period for the new waste shipment rules set to enter into force on May 21, 2026, citing incomplete readiness of the digital system.

MOL Group has completed an ISCC PLUS–certified industrial test, integrating circular feedstock derived from post-consumer plastic waste into a steam cracker at its Tiszaújváros site, enabling the production of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) using a mass balance approach.

Italy is entering a dangerous zone: waste is available and collection works, but recycling is starting to stall due to weak demand and poor economic viability.

Plastic recyclers in Italy have temporarily stopped collecting bales from sorting facilities, citing market stress, quality issues, and the lack of clear regulatory signals on recycled content targets.

Plastic recyclers in Italy have temporarily stopped collecting bales from sorting facilities, citing market stress, quality issues, and the lack of clear regulatory signals on recycled content targets.

A recent investigation suggests that many plastic packages marketed in Europe as “recycled” or “sustainable” actually contain only limited amounts of recycled material. Communication practices and the use of mass-balance mechanisms raise serious questions about transparency and the accuracy of information provided to consumers

The European Commission plans to introduce stricter measures in early 2026 regarding imports of recycled plastics. The initiative aims to clearly distinguish between recycled and virgin materials and could have a direct impact on the European recycled polymers market.

● Achieving cost parity between recycled plastics and virgin materials in Europe may take decades, according to recent market analysis.
● High energy prices, regulatory costs and limited scale continue to disadvantage recyclers compared to virgin polymer producers.
● Without structural support, recycled plastics risk remaining economically uncompetitive despite policy targets.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Envetec Sustainable Solutions have presented a closed-loop recycling model for plastics generated in laboratories and healthcare facilities.
The solution focuses on controlled collection, decontamination and recycling, aiming to reduce incineration of technically recyclable materials.
The case shows that circular economy solutions can work even in sectors with strict safety and traceability requirements.

Uniunea Europeană își consolidează strategia privind ambalajele din plastic, punând un accent tot mai puternic pe conținutul reciclat, design for recycling și responsabilitatea producătorilor pe întreg ciclul de viață al produselor. Direcțiile pentru 2026 indică o trecere de la obiective generale la criterii tehnice și economice concrete.

Polypropylene (PP) containers remain a key segment of the packaging industry, with solid growth forecasts through 2035, supported by demand from food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

The European Commission is launching a set of pilot measures targeting demand, supply and the regulatory framework of plastics recycling, as a preparatory step ahead of the Circular Economy Act scheduled for 2026.

Equipment manufacturers are accelerating the development of optical sorting systems designed specifically for contaminated plastic films—one of the most challenging fractions in waste streams. The new solutions promise higher yields and more consistent recyclable output.

The European Commission has reaffirmed its priorities for plastics circularity in 2026, focusing on recycled content, market stabilisation and a closer alignment between environmental objectives and industrial competitiveness.

Europe’s plastics industry is facing a rapid loss of global competitiveness, driven by high costs, regulatory pressure and increasingly aggressive global markets.

The European plastics industry is calling for clear, harmonised and predictable rules on mandatory recycled content, warning that the lack of a coherent framework could slow investments and destabilise the market.

Australia’s plastics recycling sector is facing a severe structural crisis, as cheap imports of virgin plastic undermine the competitiveness of recycled materials. Industry representatives warn that without urgent policy intervention, recycling infrastructure risks large-scale closures.

Grupul american Westlake Corporation a finalizat achiziția afacerilor de compounding ale ACI / Perplastic Group, tranzacție care include și operațiunile industriale din România. Mutarea consolidează poziția Westlake pe piața europeană a materialelor plastice tehnice.

The European Commission has announced its legislative priorities for 2026 regarding the circular economy of plastics. The focus is on strengthening the market for recycled plastics, reducing dependence on virgin plastic, and harmonising rules across EU Member States.

Researchers at Yale University have developed an electrified pyrolysis process capable of converting mixed plastic waste into aviation fuel, achieving yields of up to 70–80%, with potential applications in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

The European Union is moving decisively into the implementation phase of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), a legislative framework set to fundamentally reshape the design, use, and recycling of plastic packaging starting in 2026.

Europe’s plastics recycling sector is experiencing its sharpest downturn in recent years, with capacity losses and plant closures continuing into 2025, according to industry data.

Italian packaging consortia report increasing difficulties in absorbing recycled materials, amid weak demand and rising stock levels.

European recycling associations warn of severe economic pressure on the plastics recycling sector and call for urgent measures to support demand and protect existing capacities.

The European Commission is preparing a legislative Winter Package that will introduce harmonised End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for selected mechanically recycled plastics, enabling these materials to move freely across the European market as non-waste products.

Comisia Europeană anunță un nou pachet legislativ care va include criterii pentru ca anumite materiale plastice reciclate să părăsească statutul de „deșeu” și să circule liber pe piața europeană.

The European Union introduces stricter rules on the traceability and certification of recycled plastics imported from Asia, especially LDPE and PP.

Investiție Bosch în cercetarea materialelor ușoare și reciclabile pentru industria auto din România.

26,5 mil. € pentru matrițe și piese plastice auto.

Pe scurt: Peste 1 milion tone capacitate riscă să dispară până la sfârșitul lui 2025.

oca-Cola anunță o investiție masivă pentru creșterea utilizării plasticului reciclat.

The global recycled HDPE market is projected to expand by 7% each year until 2030.

MEPs propose that every new type of vehicle should contain at least 20% recycled plastic within six years after the regulation enters into force.

Constructorii auto impun furnizorilor de mase plastice integrarea materialelor reciclate și reducerea amprentei de carbon.

După achiziția TOOL GAUGE, furnizor de rang I pentru Boeing, DEMGY își consolidează poziția globală în domeniul materialelor plastice și compozitelor destinate industriei aerospațiale.

Sustainable solution with high mechanical strength.

Solid growth confirms the sector’s international competitiveness.

Producătorii europeni raportează o scădere a competitivității din cauza prețurilor ridicate la energie și a importurilor asiatice mai ieftine.

Un nou raport al Centrului Comun de Cercetare (JRC) al Comisiei Europene arată că UE se confruntă cu pierderi semnificative pe lanțul valoric al plasticului și cu o rată redusă de circularitate, ceea ce impune măsuri urgente de reglementare și investiții.