The global chemical industry is entering a period of profound uncertainty as higher tariffs and escalating trade tensions threaten to dismantle decades of globalization. Since US President Trump’s 2 April Liberation Day marked the start of the latest trade war, major economies have ...

Incorporating recycled plastic into food contact applications is necessary to meet upcoming targets and requires adherence to EU regulation, but for those outside the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market, or outside the EU, meeting those requirements will be a ...

The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point. A sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports, and rising economic pressures are forcing company closures. The industry has long warned of these risks, and today they are unfolding with severe ...

The newest data1 points to a slowdown in the growth of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity. In 2023, the total capacity reached 13.2 million tonnes in EU27+32 ​ which marks an increase of only 6% year-on-year, making it the lowest advancement since 2017. Until this ...

2022 was an unprecedented year for the PET and rPET value chains, as shown in the latest report. Despite extreme uncertainty, figures show advancement in the market. However, the disparities in the collection, sorting and recycling of PET around Europe will need to be addressed to ...

There is a growing demand for products packaged in recyclable packaging among consumers, especially in developed economies. Considering this, beverage manufacturers in the US are increasingly shifting from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) ...

Plastics recycling market in Europe has been heavily destabilised throughout 2023. Since the beginning of the year, prices of recyclates have decreased by up to 50 %, while cheap imports of materials from outside of the EU have significantly increased. If urgent measures are not ...

Latest consumer research from Stora Enso suggests that while a majority of European consumers hold a positive view on reusable packaging (77%), most express concerns about packaging cleanliness (78%) and only 30% fully understand the concept, highlighting a challenge for brand owners ...

According to a recent Rabobank report, the impacts of a proposed EU regulation that aims to reduce packaging waste and promote sustainability will require producers to revise their product portfolios and sourcing processes to comply. Investment in infrastructure for waste collection ...

TOMRA has commissioned a European study examining what young people want and ...