BASF opens integrated site in China
On 26 March 2026, the chemical company officially opened its new integrated site in Zhanjiang, southern China.
Shortly asked: Dr Alexander Kronimus
Our interview with Dr Alexander Kronimus, Managing Director of VinylPlus Germany, provides insights into a value chain in transition and current issues facing the industry.
Circular Plastics Alliance back in action
The European Commission has reactivated the Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA), reports Euwid.
PPWR: pro-K calls for greater support for circular solutions
Key issues regarding the future of European packaging regulation were discussed at the pro-K industry association during the Logimat 2026 intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart.
Read more … PPWR: pro-K calls for greater support for circular solutions
TotalEnergies commissions chemical recycling plant in France
The plant near Paris, with an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes, is said to be the country’s first facility for advanced plastics recycling.
Read more … TotalEnergies commissions chemical recycling plant in France
Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT plan pilot plant for recycling rigid polyurethane foam
Plastics manufacturer Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT have agreed to set up and operate a pilot plant for the chemical recycling of rigid polyurethane foam.
Read more … Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT plan pilot plant for recycling rigid polyurethane foam
The Green Dot acquires French film recycler RG Group
The Green Dot Group is further expanding its European recycling business and entering the mechanical recycling of PE film in France.
Read more … The Green Dot acquires French film recycler RG Group
Network of European packaging registers goes live
The EUNR platform will continuously publish interpretations and explanations on the key topics of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR).
Read more … Network of European packaging registers goes live
Amendments to the PPWR via the EU Environmental Omnibus
According to Euwid, an alliance of industry associations is pushing for amendments to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and exemptions from requirements for industrial packaging in the EU Environmental Omnibus.
Read more … Amendments to the PPWR via the EU Environmental Omnibus
Neste steps up chemical recycling
Neste has commissioned a new processing plant for liquefied plastic waste at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland.