Low demand and high imports are a threat to the European plastics recycling industry, Plastics Recycling Europe said in an Oct. 12 statement. "If urgent measures are not taken to alleviate the ...

Europe’s plastics recyclers are under financial pressure, and some are closing plants. Industry experts cite a surge in cheap virgin plastic being imported into the region and a lack of regulation ...

Single-use plastics, such as straws, drink-stirrers, plates, cutlery and cotton-swab sticks, will be banned in Europe by 2021. The European Parliament approved the ban with a vote of 571 to 53. The ...

The organization’s members highlight increased imports and reduced investments in domestic raw material production and recycling as pressing issues. “Without decisive and targeted action, Europe risks ...