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Based on its Corporate Carbon Footprint, Otto Hofstetter AG has defined targeted measures to reduce emissions where they fall within the company’s direct area of responsibility. One effective lever is purchased mould steel. Through the purchase of steel with a lower CO₂ footprint, the company states to reduce emissions from purchased steel, with no compromise in quality, prec...

European Plastics Converters (EuPC) are pleased to announce the election of Jean-Marc Galvez as the new President of EuPC 2026-2028, following the election held during the EuPC General Assembly 2026 on 3 June 2026. Jean-Marc Galvez is succeeding Benoit Hennaut who has been EuPC President for the last four years.

Jean-Marc Galvez serves as Chief Operating Officer at ...

U.S. trade in recyclable plastics materials slowed in the first quarter of 2026. Exports of recyclable materials – including polymers of ethylene, polymers of styrene, polymers of vinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and other plastics – totaled $41.0 million. This was 10.4% lower than the previous quarter and 24.6% below the same quarter last year.

Measurable progress – not just good intentions: In a time when resources are becoming scarcer and global supply chains are becoming increasingly fragile, the sustainable use of plastic is no longer just an environmental issue. The circular economy is becoming a key lever for Europe’s security of supply and resource sovereignty. As an internationally leading retail group, the ...

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announced the results of an updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its plant‑based polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate), branded as releaf. The LCA shows that releaf can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 88% in 500 mL beverage bottle applications, compared to conventional PET under representative Eur...