Why the EU’s €800/ton plastic waste penalty matters In the European Union, member states must pay €800 for every ton of plastic packaging waste that is not recycled. This is part of Europe’s Plastics Strategy, designed to reduce plastic pollution and push governments...
Bain: scale, policy & new business models — and it’s already happening The question is no longer if a market will emerge — but who will own it. According to Bain & Company, chemical recycling is on track to scale. The winners will be those who secure critical...
Global plastic production is expected to nearly double by 2040, while recycling rates remain low. Mechanical recycling, though important, can’t meet growing demand — especially for food-grade plastics that require high purity. Most packaging plastics, such as films...