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  • PET recycling Europe
    environment | European Policy | Sustainability

    EU Plastic Bottle Regulations Are Evolving Again as New Materials, Higher Recycled Content, and Bioplastics Drive a Cleaner, Circular Packaging Future Across Europe 23-01-2026

    By PolyestertimePolyestertime January 23, 2026January 22, 2026

    The European Union is preparing another major shift in plastic bottle regulations, focusing on recycled content, bioplastics, and stricter collection targets to curb pollution.

    Read More EU Plastic Bottle Regulations Are Evolving Again as New Materials, Higher Recycled Content, and Bioplastics Drive a Cleaner, Circular Packaging Future Across Europe 23-01-2026Continue

  • Design for Circularity for PET bottles
    circular economy | European Policy | Packaging Sustainability | plastics recycling

    Design for Circularity for PET bottles – EPBP Accelerates Circular Economy Progress by Launching Ambitious Design for Circularity Consultation to Transform PET Bottle Recycling Across Europe 16-12-2025

    By PolyestertimePolyestertime December 16, 2025March 9, 2026

    The European PET Bottle Platform has opened a major industry consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines, aiming to reshape PET bottle recycling and strengthen Europe’s circular economy.

    Read More Design for Circularity for PET bottles – EPBP Accelerates Circular Economy Progress by Launching Ambitious Design for Circularity Consultation to Transform PET Bottle Recycling Across Europe 16-12-2025Continue

  • Europe internal combustion engine ban
    Automotive News | European Policy | Industry Analysis | Sustainability

    Europe internal combustion engine ban – Europe’s Unexpected Reversal Brings Relief as the Controversial 2035 Internal Combustion Engine Ban Faces Cancellation After Intense Political Pushback 12-12-2025

    By PolyestertimePolyestertime December 12, 2025March 9, 2026

    Europe is reportedly preparing to lift the 2035 internal combustion engine ban after strong political pressure, signaling a major shift for the automotive industry.

    Read More Europe internal combustion engine ban – Europe’s Unexpected Reversal Brings Relief as the Controversial 2035 Internal Combustion Engine Ban Faces Cancellation After Intense Political Pushback 12-12-2025Continue

  • PET recycling Europe
    circular economy | European Policy | plastics recycling | Sustainability

    EU mass balance chemical recycling bottles – EU’s Risky Push to Allow Mass-Balance Chemical Recycling in Beverage Bottles Sparks Debate Over Transparency, Greenwashing, and Circular Economy Integrity 26-11-2025

    By PolyestertimePolyestertime November 26, 2025March 9, 2026

    The European Union is considering mass-balance accounting for chemical recycling in bottles, raising hopes for circular plastics but igniting criticisms over traceability and greenwashing.

    Read More EU mass balance chemical recycling bottles – EU’s Risky Push to Allow Mass-Balance Chemical Recycling in Beverage Bottles Sparks Debate Over Transparency, Greenwashing, and Circular Economy Integrity 26-11-2025Continue

  • UK plastic recycling capacity
    circular economy | environment | European Policy | Recycling Industry | Sustainability

    Europe plastics recycling – Europe’s Deepening Plastics Recycling Crisis Demands Bold Policy Action to Prevent Long-Term Industry Collapse and Protect Jobs, Circular Economy Progress, and Sustainability Goals 21-11-2025

    By PolyestertimePolyestertime November 21, 2025March 9, 2026

    Europe’s plastics recycling sector is facing its most severe decline in decades, with widespread facility closures threatening sustainability targets, jobs, and circular economy progress across the continent.

    Read More Europe plastics recycling – Europe’s Deepening Plastics Recycling Crisis Demands Bold Policy Action to Prevent Long-Term Industry Collapse and Protect Jobs, Circular Economy Progress, and Sustainability Goals 21-11-2025Continue

  • Italian recycling crisis
    environment | European Policy | Recycling Industry | Sustainability | Waste Management

    Italian recycling crisis – Italy Faces a Deepening Italian Recycling Crisis as Recyclers Halt Collections and Mounting Costs Threaten to Shut Down the -National Circular Economy Chain 18-11-2025

    By PolyestertimePolyestertime November 17, 2025March 9, 2026

    Italian recyclers have halted the collection of plastic bales as rising energy costs and cheap imports push the country’s recycling sector into an unprecedented crisis

    Read More Italian recycling crisis – Italy Faces a Deepening Italian Recycling Crisis as Recyclers Halt Collections and Mounting Costs Threaten to Shut Down the -National Circular Economy Chain 18-11-2025Continue

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