2026.06.03
Europe Is Losing Momentum in the Transition to Circular Plastics
• Plastics Europe has published the 2026 edition of The Circular Economy for Plastics – A European Analysis. • The report reviews the evolution of the European plastics system during the 2022–2024 period. • Circular plastics production in Europe reached 8.7 million tonnes in 2024. • Annual growth in circular plastics production slowed significantly, from 13.6% in 2022 to just 1.2% in 2024. • 70.4% of collected plastic waste in Europe was still sent to incineration or landfill.
2026.01.08
Australia’s Plastics Recycling Industry Faces an Acute Crisis Amid Cheap Virgin Plastic Imports
Australia’s plastics recycling sector is facing a severe structural crisis, as cheap imports of virgin plastic undermine the competitiveness of recycled materials. Industry representatives warn that without urgent policy intervention, recycling infrastructure risks large-scale closures.
2025.09.19
New restrictions on plastic waste exports to Asia
Malaysia and India tighten import rules for plastic waste.
2025.09.11
Închideri masive de facilități de reciclare în Europa
Se închid centre de reciclare a plasticelor echivalente cu aproape 1 milion tone/an.
2025.08.27
România introduce sistem digital obligatoriu pentru trasabilitatea deșeurilor plastice
Ministerul Mediului va implementa, începând cu 1 ianuarie 2026, un nou sistem digital de raportare – e-TRASH – pentru gestionarea și trasabilitatea deșeurilor din plastic.