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30.10.2026 UK  Government to launch mandatory certification scheme to verify recycled plastics claims / BPF warns 2030 roll-out is too late

27.10.2026 EU TRADE  Brussels to cut imports of chemicals from China – report / Are plastics first target? / Strategy follows deal to cap hybrid EV shipments

26.10.2026 PLASTICS TAX UK  Government launches technical consultation on draft mass-balance legislation

22.10.2026 US RECYCLING  Senate bill brings mass balance to fore / Chemical recycling could be part of national regs / Time running out for passage?

20.10.2026 PLASTICS TAX GERMANY  German Cabinet fails to reach agreement / Industry warns of competitive disadvantages through overhasty legislation

15.10.2026 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Global production cap would push up virgin plastics prices / Targeted action focused on waste management offers optimal outcome – Oxford Economics report

12.10.2026 PLASTICS TAX GERMANY  Berlin plans EUR 550/t levy as of July 2027 / Relief for recyclates planned / Implementation requires almost 800 new positions for customs authorities

08.10.2026 PET RECYCLING GERMANY  Recycled content in drinks bottles rises to 58% – GVM study

02.10.2026 PACKAGING ITALY  Mandatory compostability rules confirmed by parliament 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

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