Press releases 2015

PlasticsEurope welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s (EC) new Circular Economy package as a step closer to resource efficiency.

Three associations representing China’s plastics industry have become the latest signatories to the industry’s Global Declaration for Solutions on Marine Litter, a commitment to help find and implement solutions for keeping plastics out of the ocean.

PlasticsEurope, the pan-European association representing European plastics manufacturers, is announcing the appointment of Leonor Garcia as Director Public Affairs.

Plastics industry plays key role in Europe’s energy efficiency targets

Recommendations for a life cycle driven Circular Economy

Zero Plastics to Landfill by 2025 should be a priority for EU

The World Plastics Council (WPC) welcomes that the leaders of the G-7, at their recent summit in Germany, have defined a bold action plan to reduce marine litter.

How can the plastics industry contribute to a circular economy? Can sustainability and economic growth go hand in hand? How can we prevent plastics waste ending in landfills?

The European Plastics Industry represented by EuPC and PlasticsEurope, together with the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), have partnered to launch the first edition of the European Plastics Innovation Awards. The awards will distinguish companies demonstrating outstanding and highly innovative developments in the field of plastics technology.

With the European Commission’s announcement of an Energy Union framework, PlasticsEurope highlights the opportunity to ensure the completion of a single European energy market and access to competitive costs for energy and raw materials to ensure a sustainable growth in Europe.

New study by NCEAS on waste coming from land into oceans

PlasticsEurope celebrated the 10th anniversary of its creation on 22nd January in Brussels with more than 150 guests including leading representatives from the world of politics, business, science, media along with PlasticsEurope’s members and employees.

The European benchmark event for plastics waste recycling & recovery

European plastics industry, a strategic sector for Europe’s growth