Europe's largest plastics recycling event
The Europe's largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), took place this week at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from April 1-2. Visit the website at: www.prseventeurope.com
The PRS Europe exhibition and conference attracts thousands of professional stakeholders from the whole plastics recycling value chain across Europe and beyond. The event will take place in the RAI’s premier Halls 1 and 5, having grown this year to accommodate a record 500 exhibiting companies and organisations.
The two-day conference features more than 65 expert speakers examining in-depth all the latest political, legislative, market and technological developments in plastics recycling.
The PRS Europe exhibition and conference attracts thousands of professional stakeholders from the whole plastics recycling value chain across Europe and beyond. The event will take place in the RAI’s premier Halls 1 and 5, having grown this year to accommodate a record 500 exhibiting companies and organisations.
The two-day conference features more than 65 expert speakers examining in-depth all the latest political, legislative, market and technological developments in plastics recycling.
EU starts surveying imports of certain ethylene, ammonia products
The EU Commission has started monitoring the import volumes of certain ethylene and ammonia products, which are mainly used for fertiliser production and industrial applications.
The information gathered will allow the Commission to react quickly to level the playing field if the monitoring points to a surge of imports causing or threatening to cause injury to the EU industry.
This surveillance has been put in place in response to evidence of a significant and potentially injurious increase in the EU market share of imports of the chemicals. This increase appears to be the result of production overcapacity, notably in China, as well as the imposition of trade defence measures on imports of the products by a growing number of countries.
Read all details in official press release here.
The information gathered will allow the Commission to react quickly to level the playing field if the monitoring points to a surge of imports causing or threatening to cause injury to the EU industry.
This surveillance has been put in place in response to evidence of a significant and potentially injurious increase in the EU market share of imports of the chemicals. This increase appears to be the result of production overcapacity, notably in China, as well as the imposition of trade defence measures on imports of the products by a growing number of countries.
Read all details in official press release here.
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EU Parliament votes to freeze sustainability rules
BRUSSELS, April 3 2025
Discouraging news came from Brussels...
On April 3, 2025, the European Parliament voted to postpone reporting requirements for small and mid-sized businesses. Originally set to take effect in 2026, new regulations will now roll out in 2027, with first reports due in 2028.
The European Commission in February proposed legal changes it named the "Simplification Omnibus" that would exempt thousands of smaller European businesses from EU sustainability reporting rules.
The reason? Lawmakers want to ease the burden on businesses struggling with compliance.
However, critics warn that delaying these rules could weaken corporate accountability and disrupt regulatory stability. The EU’s supply chain law has also been pushed back by a year, giving businesses extra time to adapt.
The drive to simplify has drawn criticism from many investors, left-leaning lawmakers and campaigners, who said the first wave of omnibus proposals would gut corporate accountability and that such swift changes to recently agreed laws created an unstable environment.
Discouraging news came from Brussels...
On April 3, 2025, the European Parliament voted to postpone reporting requirements for small and mid-sized businesses. Originally set to take effect in 2026, new regulations will now roll out in 2027, with first reports due in 2028.
The European Commission in February proposed legal changes it named the "Simplification Omnibus" that would exempt thousands of smaller European businesses from EU sustainability reporting rules.
The reason? Lawmakers want to ease the burden on businesses struggling with compliance.
However, critics warn that delaying these rules could weaken corporate accountability and disrupt regulatory stability. The EU’s supply chain law has also been pushed back by a year, giving businesses extra time to adapt.
The drive to simplify has drawn criticism from many investors, left-leaning lawmakers and campaigners, who said the first wave of omnibus proposals would gut corporate accountability and that such swift changes to recently agreed laws created an unstable environment.
Borealis Once Again Tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria
- Borealis once again ranked as the top Austrian innovator in the European Patent Index 2024, building on a long history of ranking among the top innovators in the annual index.
- In 2024, Borealis filed 121 new priority patent applications.
- Borealis holds an extensive patent portfolio, comprising around 12,300 patents in total.
In recent years the majority of patent application filings has been in the following areas:
Shell considers selling US, Europe chemical business, expanding China JV
Shell plc is considering selling its chemicals assets in Europe and the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported March 2, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The energy group has hired Morgan Stanley to conduct a strategic review of its chemicals operations
The energy group has hired Morgan Stanley to conduct a strategic review of its chemicals operations
How a Zero-Waste Future Might Look Like
Interesting article full of valuable context, including role of zero-waste strategies, adopting compostable packaging, and balancing ecological health.
Achieving a zero-waste future is not a far-fetched dream but an attainable reality. By adopting compostable packaging, supporting zero-waste businesses, and integrating sustainable practices into everyday life, we can combat the plastic crisis and restore balance to our planet. Each step we take today helps ensure cleaner oceans, healthier forests, and thriving agricultural lands for generations to come. Together, we hold the power to create a world where waste is minimized, and sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
Read a full article here.
Achieving a zero-waste future is not a far-fetched dream but an attainable reality. By adopting compostable packaging, supporting zero-waste businesses, and integrating sustainable practices into everyday life, we can combat the plastic crisis and restore balance to our planet. Each step we take today helps ensure cleaner oceans, healthier forests, and thriving agricultural lands for generations to come. Together, we hold the power to create a world where waste is minimized, and sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
Read a full article here.
