https://www.plastech.pl/en/news/tag/european-union-eu-100 · 18.08.2026

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Envalior publishes its 2025 sustainability report

Envalior has published its second sustainability report, covering 2025. The document highlights, among other things, a higher share of renewable electricity, full OCS Europe certification at its European sites, and a 50% reduction in recordable workplace accidents.

sustainability

Europe needs chemicals for economic security

The European chemical industry is grappling with declining competitiveness, high energy costs and regulatory pressure. In the interview, the PIPC president indicates that without a strong chemical base, Europe will not maintain its economic security or investment capacity.

chemical industry

Industry calls for timely implementation of the PPWR

Industry associations and a broad coalition of businesses have called for the timely and effective implementation of the PPWR. The signatories stress the importance of a stable and predictable regulatory framework for investment in recycling and the circular economy in Europe.

packagings

Deposit return scheme meets goals but needs urgent fixes

After six months of operation, Poland’s deposit return scheme is delivering its first environmental effects, but according to the Polish Recycling Association it urgently requires better communication with citizens and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility.

deposit system

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.

recycling

Interpack 2026 to expand the interpack TV Live programme

Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.

fairs

Amcor to showcase circularity at PRSE 2026

At Plastic Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam, Amcor will present how it converts recycled plastics into new packaging at industrial scale. The company will showcase solutions for PE and PP as well as work on advanced recycling.

fairs

Erema at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Erema will present solutions improving degassing, process stability and regranulate quality for sensitive applications, including in the context of PPWR requirements and work on food-grade polyolefins.

recycling