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The packaging sector is still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the paradigm shift towards online shopping, tighter regulatory norms for packaging waste, and the increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

Umicore has inaugurated its carbon-neutral production facility for cathode active materials for electric vehicles in Nysa, Poland.

Several European plastics converters are at risk due to the high energy prices. ​

The need for more energy has become the main reason for removing national taxes on waste incineration in Scandinavia. Regardless of the political motivation, reducing taxation in the Nordics will help to limit landfilling in Europe.

Building on its capability of proactive transformation, Neste launches a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland to non-crude oil refining and into a globally leading renewable and circular solutions site.

Since 2018, the AST Group, producer of HDPE plastic containers and drums, has been committed to cleaning and reconditioning used containers.

Umweltschutz Höpperger has successfully completed the start-up of an Andritz ADuro G-1600S granulator at its e-scrap recycling mill in Pfaffenhofen, Austria.

Mura Technology plans to construct a facility at Dow’s Böhlen site in Germany.

The Green Alley Award is looking for disruptive startup ideas to build a circular economy that significantly contributes to our climate goals.

Small, end-of-life electrical and electronic appliances present a significant challenge.

RecyClass and the US-based Association of Plastics Recyclers reinforce their collaboration to drive worldwide harmonisation of plastic packaging recyclability.