European Union

EU packaging regulation proposals need ‘more flexibility’

In a recent policy debate on the proposed revision of EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste, Environment ministers from…

Installed capacity for plastics recycling in Europe reached 11.3 million tonnes in 2021

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), which represents the voice of European plastics recyclers, has mapped installed plastics recycling capabilities, finding significant…

European tube suppliers benefit from nearsourcing as tube market grew 2% in 2022

The European tube market remained robust in 2022, with deliveries of tubes increasing by 2% and the European Tube Manufacturers…

Irish wine health warning labels likely to impact European alcohol sales

The Government of Ireland’s proposal to introduce a mandatory health warning label on wine bottles has faced stiff opposition from…