2026.04.14
România introduce transparență totală în waste management: lista operatorilor autorizați devine publică online
Autoritățile pregătesc o măsură esențială pentru piața de gestionare a deșeurilor: publicarea online a listei operatorilor autorizați. Inițiativa urmărește eliminarea zonelor gri din piață, creșterea trasabilității și combaterea operatorilor neconformi, într-un context în care presiunea UE pe controlul fluxurilor de deșeuri devine tot mai puternică
2026.04.08
China expands recycled plastics exports: growing pressure on the European market
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.
2026.03.25
Automotive recycling enters a new phase in Europe: IARC 2026 brings plastics into focus
The International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC) 2026, starting on March 25 in Hamburg, highlights the growing importance of recycling in the European automotive industry. Bringing together up to 300 industry decision-makers, the event marks a critical step toward circularity, with an increasing focus on plastic materials.
2026.03.25
Rising virgin polymer prices push recycled materials market upward in Europe
The sharp increase in virgin polymer prices in March 2026 is now directly impacting the recycled materials market. Recyclates are becoming more expensive, while strengthening their strategic role in the supply chain, driven by regulatory pressure and rising production costs.
2026.03.25
România devine studiu de caz în Europa: SGR atinge 83% rată de colectare după primul an complet
Rezultatele prezentate la Resource Recovery Summit 2026 confirmă o evoluție accelerată a sistemului SGR din România, care ajunge la 83% rată de colectare în 2025 și peste 8,5 miliarde de ambalaje returnate. Performanța poziționează România printre piețele relevante din Europa în zona de colectare a ambalajelor.
2026.03.20
European industry calls for “Made in Europe” rules on recycled plastic content
• The European packaging and recycling industry is calling for recycled material to originate from Europe • The measure is linked to upcoming mandatory recycled content targets • The objective is to protect EU recycling capacities
2026.03.20
Plastiflex investește 11 milioane de euro într-o hală de reciclare a maselor plastice în Bujoreni, Vâlcea
• Plastiflex, producător de saci, folii, furtunuri și pungi din material plastic, pregătește o investiție de aproximativ 11 milioane de euro într-o hală de reciclare a maselor plastice, în Bujoreni, județul Vâlcea. • Circa 8,4 milioane de euro din proiect sunt acoperite prin PNRR, Componenta C3 – Managementul deșeurilor. • Termenul de finalizare indicat public pentru proiect este 30 iunie 2026.
2026.03.17
Reciclarea filmelor flexibile din plastic devine o prioritate în Europa, pe fondul noilor reguli PPWR
• Filmele flexibile din plastic (PE, PP) reprezintă una dintre cele mai mari provocări ale reciclării ambalajelor în Europa. • Noul regulament european PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) va accelera investițiile în reciclarea acestor materiale. • Raportul AMI Plastics arată că piața reciclării filmelor flexibile va crește semnificativ în următorii ani. • Proiecte industriale noi sunt așteptate în Europa până în 2030 pentru a crește capacitatea de reciclare.
2026.03.16
📡 Polymers Market Radar: Tendințele globale ale pieței polimerilor (11–17 martie 2026)
• petrolul depășește pragul de 100 $/baril • costurile feedstock-urilor petrochimice cresc • tensiunile geopolitice afectează lanțurile logistice • presiune în creștere asupra prețurilor polimerilor virgini • materialele reciclate devin tot mai competitive
2026.03.14
Peste 1 miliard de ambalaje colectate prin sistemul de garanție-returnare din România
Sistemul DRS depășește pragul de 1 miliard de ambalaje colectate
2026.03.12
Summit european dedicat economiei circulare
Summit european dedicat economiei circulare
2026.03.10
Romania to host Resource Recovery Summit 2026 in Bucharest
European circular economy summit announced in Romania
2026.03.09
Hungary introduces new DRS for drink containers
Deposit return system becomes mandatory in Hungary
2026.03.05
Europe’s plastic recycling industry warns of potential plant closures
The European plastics recycling industry is facing increasing economic pressure. Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) warns that several recycling plants across the EU may be forced to reduce operations or even shut down due to rising costs and global market competition.
2026.02.26
New Technology Enhances Aluminum Separation from PET Flakes, Boosting rPET Purity
Fushun Ejet Magnetic Equipment Co., Ltd. has launched a new eddy current separator designed to remove fine aluminum particles from PET flakes. The solution aims to improve rPET purity and reduce processing losses in recycling operations.
2026.02.04
Recycling grinds to a halt in Italy: when recycled plastic has no market left
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.
2026.02.04
Italian recyclers halt bale collection amid market pressure and regulatory uncertainty
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.
2026.02.04
Italian recyclers halt bale collection amid market pressure and regulatory uncertainty
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.
2026.01.23
OMV CEO warns in Davos: overly strict recycling rules could slow innovation in the plastics industry
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, OMV’s CEO warned that excessively rigid plastic recycling regulations risk slowing down innovation and industrial investment if they are not supported by proper infrastructure and economic incentives.
2025.11.14
Europe Loses Nearly 1 Million Tons of Plastic Recycling Capacity in Just Three Years
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports a 50% surge in facility shutdowns in 2025, resulting in the disappearance of almost 1 million tons of recycling capacity across the EU.
2025.11.11
🚗 EU unveils new measures to boost plastic recycling in the automotive industry
A new European Commission report reveals that only 22% of plastics used in car manufacturing are currently recycled. Brussels now proposes legislative measures to increase recycled content and build a circular supply chain for automotive plastics across the EU.