Our goal is to end plastic pollution by 2040 through a circular economy where all plastic applications are reused, recycled, and responsibly managed during and after use while enabling a lower greenhouse gas emissions plastic economy. While plastics have had a history of innovation, particularly in supporting areas like healthcare and food preservation, pollution from […]

To say that plastics used in vehicles are only used to make them lighter underestimates their role … Polymers also contribute to the safety of motorists and other road users

“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 ‘Plastics Shape the Future’ showcase at K Fair demonstrated how plastics are crucial for enabling a sustainable future. It revealed the fascinating developments in place today – and highlighted the innovations to come.

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 […]

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 […]