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Postponed: International Conference „Circular Economy and Challenges to the Polymer Industry” to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Branch Association Polymers

Grand Hotel Sofia, Sofia

28 April 2020

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BEUC: Toxic chemicals in non-plastic disposable tableware, consumer test reveals

A new test by consumer organisations in four countries1 found chemicals of concern in single-use tableware made of popular non-plastic alternatives, such as disposable plant fibre bowls, paper straws, or palm leaf plates. Several products were also found to mislead consumers with unsubstantiated…
Extrapack invests 3.5m euros in three new nonwoven textile lines

The newest line, which was put into operation in early April, is worth 1.5m euros and is the last part of an investment launched last year. The line is currently in test mode and production is expected to start at full speed in a few weeks.This is the largest production line of Extrapack. It is assembled entirely by the company’s team, with components from China, Germany and Ireland, while the structure is manufactured in Bulgaria. The line will produce nonwoven textiles for medical and hygienic products, furniture production, interior textiles, etc.
EU market for polymers is under pressure according to the Polymers for Europe Alliance

The Polymers for Europe Alliance was set up by the European Plastics Converters association (EuPC) in 2015 due to the shortage of polymers for converters in Europe. Its objective is to build and maintain good communications between suppliers and customers of polymers and additives in Europe following the catastrophic situation during the first semester of 2015. The monitoring of Force Majeure declarations globally of polymer producers by the Alliance showed an alarming increase in issued declarations by numerous polymer producers towards the end of 2020.