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EU Plastic Tax approved by European Council: A Danger for the EU Single Market & Recovery

27/07/2020 - 12:53

EuPC Press Release

With its latest agreement on the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and coronavirus recovery fund, the European Council has also approved the implementation of the so-called plastic tax as of the 1st of January 2021. The plan foresees a €0.80/kg levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste to be paid by member states into the EU budget.

Renato Zelcher, CEO of Crocco SpA, re-elected for EuPC Presidency

12/06/2020 - 16:35

Today, during the General Assembly of European Plastics Converters, Mr. Renato Zelcher (1962), CEO of Crocco SpA, has been re-elected as EuPC President for the period 2020-2022. While the annual two-day conference A Circular Future with Plastics had to be postponed by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, the EuPC members met online for their first virtual General Assembly.

Meet the speakers: Practical Guideline on Brexit for Plastics Converters

05/06/2020 - 10:19

Polymer Comply Europe (PCE) is pleased to announce its next Live Webinar: Practical Guideline on Brexit for Plastics Converters, organised on behalf of European Plastics Converters (EuPC) and the British Plast

Best Polymer Producers Awards 2020 – Voting Period Extended

04/06/2020 - 16:28

Due to the exceptional circumstances in the first half of this year that severely affected the entire plastics industry, the Polymers for Europe Alliance has taken the decision to extend the voting period for the 2020 edition of the Best Polymer Producers for Europe Awards.

Chemical Recycling Europe calls for a faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling

02/06/2020 - 14:09

In a position paper published on the 2nd of June 2020, Chemical Recycling Europe calls for a faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling. The full position paper is accessible on the Chemical Recycling Europe website: www.chemicalrecyclingeurope.eu/post/potential

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