European plastic recycling in serious trouble amid Covid-19 shutdowns
06.05.2020 − Plastic recycling in Europe is in dire straits. In particularly, the low prices for all types of primary plastics are now weighing heavily on regranulate prices. These problems are compounded by the on-going slump in...» more
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Remondis / DSD deal: Court rejects Remondis' appeal
22.04.2020 − The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has upheld the decision of the German competition authority barring waste group Remondis from taking over the packaging compliance scheme Duales System Deutschland (DSD).» more
Coronavirus crisis hitting plastics recyclers
31.03.2020 − The coronavirus crisis will create significant challenges for Germany’s plastic recyclers. Orders from large swaths of industry are drying up, recyclers told EUWID.» more
UK to introduce tax on plastic packaging
13.03.2020 − The UK is moving ahead with plans to tax plastic packaging that does not incorporate recycled material. » more