Plastics Europe

It's been an intense week on discussions on the #ELV proposal and #Automotive #Recycling, both in the European Parliament with Pierfrancesco Maran MEP's hearing on the file, as well as ICM AG and #IARC taking place in Antwerp. Many very interesting discussions as we hit towards the last miles on this file, and working towards Plastics Europe's vision to create a plastic industry that’s sustainable, circular and net-zero. #ChangingPlasticsForGood Find out how: https://lnkd.in/etEUyQXc

Happy #WorldRecyclingDay! We simply can’t afford to not recycle. Globally, municipal waste generation is predicted to grow from 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050, and with a growing population, our waste continues to increase. At Dow we are committed to use wastes as valuable secondary raw material to increase plastics and materials circularity offering circular materials our customers are demanding and policies are encouraging to reduce waste ending in environment and advance towards net zero. Want to know more? visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dGGK-d7p Sharing some useful information sources/report: 📗 Circular Transition Indicators by WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development https://lnkd.in/dvV66PSk 📗 Plastics The Facts by Plastics Europe including global and EU circularity data. https://lnkd.in/drTugNVF 📗 Latest global commitment progress report by Ellen MacArthur Foundation https://lnkd.in/dw4cKS7J 📗 Latest recycling stats by European Environment Agency https://lnkd.in/d2ZMv2uS 📗 30 years of optimum EPR to scale up materials circularity, Golden Rules for effective EPR design by EXPRA - Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance https://lnkd.in/du6fhp2t Thanks for sharing/commenting/adding more insightful sources.

This Global Recycling Day, watch Monika Michalska (Pani od odpadów), a leading voice in waste management in Poland, explain how sorting plastics correctly improves recycling efficiency and reduces waste. 🔎 Discover our Plastics Transition roadmap here: https://bit.ly/3SiSgut Plastics Europe Polska

💤 This #WorldSleepDay, see how mattress foam can be recycled and turned into high-quality new products instead of waste. A step forward for circularity and sustainability! ♻️ Watch the video to learn more! 👇 #ChangingPlasticsforGood

🌱 How can circularity transform your business strategy? Join us at Reuters Events: Industrial Decarbonisation Europe 2025 for an insightful session on this game-changing approach to reducing carbon emissions and waste. https://lnkd.in/e9wcW2Ke Discover how to: ✅Fast-track your circular transition with smart recycling, non-fossil feedstocks, and byproduct applications, cutting costs while maximising resource efficiency. ✅Seize new opportunities with bio-based products, chemical/mechanical recycling, and CO2 conversion – turning sustainability into a competitive advantage. ✅Transform policy into impact by aligning with the EU’s Waste Framework Directive (PPWR) to drive measurable results and future-proof your circular strategy. Featured Speakers: • Walmir Soller, CEO, Netherlands, VP Olefins/Polyolefins Europe & Asia, Braskem • Jeroen C. Verhoeven, Director Polymers and Chemicals, Neste • Stephanie (SA) Kalil, EMEA Commercial Vice President for Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow • Moderator: Alexander Roeder, Climate & Production Director, Plastics Europe Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of industry transformation. Check out the the full event agenda today! https://lnkd.in/e9wcW2Ke #IDEU25 #Circularity #Carbon #WasteReduction

Our Managing Director, Virginia Janssens, comments on EU’s decision to potentially impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to the recent increase in U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. Read below. Maroš Šefčovič

In advance of #IARC next week, I was very happy to be invited to present Plastics Europe's position for Auto Recycling World. Looking forward to some interesting discussions in Antwerp! #AutomotiveRecycling ICM AG #CircularEconomy #Recycledcontent #Recyclingtechnologies #PlasticsRecycling

In Europe, we’re coming together to create a plastic industry that’s sustainable, circular and net-zero. #ChangingPlasticsForGood Find out how: https://lnkd.in/etEUyQXc

🌍 This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women accelerating action through the circular economy! 💜♻️ Across the world, women are turning plastic waste into opportunity, creating businesses, gaining financial independence and driving positive change. By embracing circular solutions, they are proving that economic empowerment and innovation go hand in hand. Dana Mosora, co-founder of ASASE Foundation, shares how the organisation is supporting women through recycling initiatives and the circular economy.   👉 Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/ePmjKfE5 #ChangingPlasticsForGood

In Europe, we’re coming together to create a plastic industry that’s sustainable, circular and net zero. #ChangingPlasticsForGood Find out how: https://lnkd.in/emTJsnns