Plastics and Recycling Archives • Polyestertime

Plastics and Recycling Archives • Polyestertime

EU Policy and Regulation | Plastics and Recycling

EU Tightens Single-Use Plastics Rules as Chemical Recycling Gains Ground but Sparks Market Division Across Europe’s Circular Economy 10-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 10, 2026February 19, 2026

The EU has approved an update to the Single-Use Plastics Directive, clarifying mass balance rules for chemical recycling while temporarily excluding imported recyclates to protect Europe’s circular plastics market.

Read More EU Tightens Single-Use Plastics Rules as Chemical Recycling Gains Ground but Sparks Market Division Across Europe’s Circular Economy 10-02-2026
circular economy | Plastics and Recycling | Sustainable Construction

BEWI Strengthens Circular Insulation Strategy as New EPS Recycling Facility in Norway Accelerates Recycled Content Use and Industrial Sustainability Leadership 10-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 10, 2026February 19, 2026

BEWI has opened Norway’s first EPS recycling facility in Fredrikstad, enabling direct reuse of recycled material in insulation production and strengthening circular economy practices across Europe.

Read More BEWI Strengthens Circular Insulation Strategy as New EPS Recycling Facility in Norway Accelerates Recycled Content Use and Industrial Sustainability Leadership 10-02-2026
circular economy | European Union | Plastics and Recycling | Sustainability

EU circular economy plastic recycling – EU accelerates circular economy transformation with bold plastic recycling reforms reshaping markets boosting competitiveness strengthening sustainability and reinforcing Europe’s industrial leadership for future growth 02-01-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime January 2, 2026January 1, 2026

The European Union is rolling out an ambitious circular economy plastics strategy, combining new recycling standards, market reforms, and investment tools to strengthen competitiveness and sustainability.

Read More EU circular economy plastic recycling – EU accelerates circular economy transformation with bold plastic recycling reforms reshaping markets boosting competitiveness strengthening sustainability and reinforcing Europe’s industrial leadership for future growth 02-01-2026