Plastics Europe

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Plastics recycling stalls in Europe

European plastics recycling struggles as four chemical plants close, with Plastics Europe reporting circular plastic production dropped to 1.2% in 2024 despite a 29.6% recycling rate.

cen · 2026-05-21 00:00

European Circular Plastics Growth Slows Sharply on High Costs, Imports

A Plastics Europe report indicates European circular plastics production growth dropped to 1.2% from 13.6% due to high energy and feedstock costs. With global growth accelerating, Europe faces declini

chemweek · 2026-05-20 16:55

Cefic, Fertilizers Europe, Plastics Europe urge European Commission to publish Industrial Accelerator Act

Major European industry associations, including Cefic, Fertilizers Europe, and Plastics Europe, are urging the European Commission to publish the Industrial Accelerator Act to restore industrial compe

chemweek · 2026-02-23 19:26

New Plastics Europe Leader Urges Policy Measures to Safeguard Industry, Drive Circularity

An Ineos senior executive has taken over as president of Plastics Europe, urging policy support to safeguard competitiveness and promote circularity amid unprecedented industry pressures.

chemweek · 2026-01-05 20:36