Polymers have been used for thousands of years… but it was not until the dawn of the 20th century that the first synthetic polymer appeared. This is a long story, and it is far from over, since polymers are constantly reinventing themselves.

“The PPWR proposal contains many positive elements and could be a catalyst for transforming the plastics packaging industry through ensuring the recyclability of all plastics packaging, increasing recycled content targets and kick-starting reuse in many packaging applications.”

The special show “Plastics Shape the Future” at the K trade fair 2022 demonstrated how plastics are crucial for enabling a sustainable future.  It showed which fascinating developments are already taking place today and that visions for tomorrow are just on their way to implementation. K Fair 2022 Watch video address by Kerstin Jorna, Director […]

The comprehensive independent report – “ReShaping Plastics: Pathways to a Circular, Climate Neutral Plastics System in Europe” – calls for faster systemic change towards circularity and net zero carbon emissions Commissioned by Plastics Europe, this independent report developed by SYSTEMIQ aimed to critically evaluate current progress and assess the potential of different levers to help […]

Biomass-based plastics are an fascinating alternative to traditional plastics. They are part of the large family of bioplastics, a generic term that encompasses many things.

Faster transition is crucial for the industry’s dual transformation Plastics Europe announces an increase of 20% in the use of recycled plastics in new products in 2021 compared to 2020, according to its “Plastics – The Facts 2022” annual report. Consequently, the rate of recycled content in plastics products has reached almost 10%. This step ahead […]

A Global Framework for Plastics  Global issues require global solutions. This is why PlasticsEurope, the Pan-European trade association representing plastics manufacturers, supports a global framework for plastics aiming at reducing plastic waste in any environment. We cannot stress it enough – plastic waste is unacceptable in any habitat and this is plastics industry’s top priority […]

Reshaping Plastics: Building Resilience, Circularity and Climate Neutrality | Broadcast on 22 November 2022 Plastics are by nature carbon-based materials, where various sources can provide the carbon. Historically, fossil-based resources have been the main carbon sources to make plastics. What is fundamental is that plastics are produced sustainably, and that it allows other industries to […]