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PlasticsEurope publishes the new report\u00a0The Circular Economy for Plastics \u2013 A European Overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developed in the framework of PlasticsEurope\u2019s Voluntary Commitment Plastics 2030, this report provides a European overview of plastics production, conversion into parts and products, waste collection and treatment, including recycling. It also addresses the production of recyclates and their use in different applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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