Discussions begin at creating globally binding treaty on plastic pollution and trade
A meeting has begun in Uruguay that will be the first step towards a goal of creating a globally binding treaty that...
EU Commission set to propose 30% recycled content for plastic bottles by 2030
A 30% recycled content by 2030 requirement for plastic bottles is set to be outlined by the European Commission.
TotalEnergies to construct new recycled polypropylene line for automotive sector
A new recycled polypropylene line for automotive plastics will be constructed by TotalEnergies.
Situated at its polymer plant in...
LyondellBasell and Audi create car parts from mixed automotive plastics
Chemical company LyondellBasell and car manufacturer Audi have produced a car part made from mixed automotive plastics.
Audi is...
Nespresso to offer paper-based coffee capsules along with existing aluminium pods
Following three years of research and development, Nespresso is to launch paper-based coffee capsules but will retain its existing aluminium pods.
Plastic Energy’s plastic chemical recycling technology to be used in two plants in South...
UK firm Plastic Energy has signed a heads of agreement with South Korea's SK Geo Centric (SKGC) for the building of two...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 18 November 2022
The market is all about the PRN/PERN at the moment and that is helping to support what would otherwise be a fragile...
EuRIC continues to push for EU to abandon recyclate export ban
Umbrella trade association EuRIC is making an urgent plea to EU shadow rapporteurs asking them to help end the proposed recyclate export...
Plastipak opens its PET recycling facility in Spain
A new 20,000 tonnes per year PET recycling plant has been opened by Plastipak in Toledo, Spain.
The facility...
Co-op milk bottles to move to clear HDPE caps
Supermarket retailer Co-op has committed to removing all coloured caps from its milk bottles and will replace them with clear ones instead.