Environment and Waste Management

Nov 12, 2025

Circular Economy, Environment and Waste Management, EU Industry, Plastic Recycling Market admin

2024 Data Reveals a Deepening Crisis of the European plastics recycling industry

Europe’s plastics recycling industry is entering its sharpest decline — with turnover down 5.5% — putting at risk Europe’s circular economy, industrial resilience and thousands of local jobs. The latest annual report shows the largest capacity contraction ever recorded. Preliminary 2025 data reveal a 50% rise in recycling facility closures, resulting in the loss of...

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Lug 18, 2025

Circular Economy, Environment and Waste Management, Green Economy, Plastic Production, Recycling, Sustainable Materials admin

Plastics recyclers report difficult conditions

Traders reporting on behalf of the Bureau of International Recycling say low-cost virgin plastics continue to gain market share at the expense of recycled plastics.

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Lug 17, 2025

Circular Economy, Environment, Environment and Waste Management, Food Packaging, Green Economy, Plastic Packaging, Sustainable Materials, Waste Management admin

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Europe

Changes in the deposit return schemes in Ireland, Moldova, and Romania; modification in single-use plastic fees in Germany and the Netherlands; food contact material regulation updates in Denmark and Switzerland; and other news from the Nordic Council of Ministers, Iceland, Portugal, and the UK.

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Giu 26, 2025

Asia, Circular Economy, Environment, Environment and Waste Management, Recycling, Sustainable Materials admin

Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports

The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic, including e-plastics from electronics, on July 1. Reports from plastic traders indicate the flow of scrap plastic into Malaysia has already slowed.

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Mag 14, 2024

Environment and Waste Management, Plastic Recycling Market admin

This New Plastic Disappears When You Don’t Need It Anymore

Our reliance on plastic has become a huge problem, which is why researchers are excited about a new type of material – one that comes with built-in biodegrading capabilities, due to the bacterial spores living inside it.

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Apr 05, 2024

Environment and Waste Management, Trade Fairs admin

PRS Asia 2024: Singapore Plastics Recycling Show Asia

The event aims to connect delegates to the latest information and technology developments in the fast-changing plastics recycling industry. It will bring together thought leaders, innovators and technology providers. Plastics Recycling Show Asia 2024 will comprise an exhibition with a high-level conference. The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions and technologies available on the market....

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