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02.10.2026 PACKAGING ITALY  Mandatory compostability rules introduced under PPWR / Decree covers selected single-use packaging formats / Established biowaste system supports broader requirements

29.09.2026 ENVIRONMENT USA  NGOs challenge EPA move to repeal 2024 anti-pollution mandate for power plants / Agency also seeks rollback of emissions monitoring

28.09.2026 EUROPEAN MUSIC INDUSTRY  Small record companies falling foul of PPWR / Some labels may have to give up exporting due to cost burden

24.09.2026 PVC  EU starts anti-dumping probe into imports from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico

24.09.2026 WASTE LEGISLATION GERMANY  Single-use plastics fund pays out for first time / Local authorities to receive around EUR 205 mn / Revenue significantly below initial expectations

22.09.2026 WASTE EXPORTS  European Commission keeps plastics waste exports to Turkey open but signals possible suspension

18.09.2026 TURKEY  Recycling seen as route to import cuts / Secondary materials face tougher quality demands / Recycled plastics meet food-contact barriers

18.09.2026 EU LEGISLATION  Commission updates rules governing long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids / Goal is phase-out / Compliance issues may become thornier

17.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING  PolyCert launches certification scheme for recycled plastics in food contact / Audit-based scheme aligned with EU regulation

16.09.2026 CAUCASUS  Plastics regulation reaches Europe's periphery / Producers across region weigh in on impact of restrictions / Calls made to establish recycling infrastructure, instead of restrictions

16.09.2026 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Minimum standard for packaging recyclability updated / New rules align definitions with PPWR / Revised testing approach for coatings, adhesives

16.09.2026 UK  DRS operator announces producer fees / Drinks producers face no fee for first 15 months after launch

15.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE  French industry group Polyvia outlines plans to strengthen local plastics production / Need to combat rising dependence on imports / Bvse backs call to stabilise plastics value chain

11.09.2026 EU RECYCLING  European recyclers seek 'Made in Europe' preference under PPWR

11.09.2026 FRANCE  Plans for mandatory DRS on plastic bottles scrapped / Voluntary, locally targeted system offered instead / Beverage industry slams government U-turn

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