Giulio Ghisolfi

👉 The European plastics industry is facing a profound competitiveness crisis. European Plastics Converters | EuPC, alongside 27 other leading organisations across the European plastics value chain, has jointly addressed EU policymakers to underline the urgency of this situation. Without immediate and strategic intervention, the ongoing lack of structural competitiveness of industries risks further reducing plastics production and eventually converting in Europe, weakening demand, and leading to an increased number of plant closures. While the sector is committed to transforming into increasingly circular business models, the current closing down of recycling capacity compromises this green transition. In general, the pressure on raw materials makes the plastics industry more and more reliant on imports, questioning its long-term resilience. 📣 We therefore call upon EU institutions to urgently adopt measures that address the economic pressures undermining industrial competitiveness. Safeguarding Europe’s plastics value chain is not only essential for the sector’s survival, but also for securing jobs, innovation, and the EU’s long-term strategic autonomy. #EUIndustry #Competitiveness #PlasticsValueChain 

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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! This new edition delivers essential global and European data on plastics production. This year’s report highlights: 👉Key trends in the transition toward circularity 👉Growing challenges to the competitiveness of Europe’s plastics industry 👉Strategic insights to support informed decision-making across the value chain Explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/eKJRQsTh Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/ejxSj7fx #CircularEconomy #EUCompetitiveness #PlasticsIndustry #ChangingPlasticsForGood #EUStrategicAutonomy

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📦 “Regulation is transforming the packaging industry in a crucial way.” As packaging regulations are evolving fast, staying compliant can feel overwhelming. For many, understanding EU legislation is a maze of acronyms, updates, and uncertainty. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Beyond Board Services series, Vilma Koskenlaine, Regulatory Affairs Manager, explains how our Regulatory Services help you gain more than just updates. You gain clarity, confidence, and a partner who helps you turn complexity into action. 💡 We help you: ✔️Understand how new rules affect your packaging ✔️Stay ahead of upcoming regulatory changes ✔️Get tailored advice from experts who live and breathe EU legislation Whether you’re launching a new product or rethinking your packaging strategy, we’ll help you make sense of the rules — and make smarter, safer choices for your brand. 🎥 Watch our new video now and see how regulatory clarity can strengthen your sustainability strategy.

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♻️ An Ipsos poll we commissioned has revealed the extent to which people in Europe are being misled by claims about recycling on plastic products.   We surveyed consumers in the UK, France, Germany and Poland, asking them a series of questions about common recycling claims and symbols used on plastic packaging. The questions centred on the perceived impact of plastic on the environment, and to what extent recycling claims change the way people think about it. The results showed that: 👉 70% of respondents think that plastic is bad for the environment. 👉 But, when plastic products have claims like ‘fully recyclable’ or ‘contains recycled plastic’ on their labels, 58% - 72% of people (depending on the country) said they then perceive the products as positive for the environment. 👉 And 73-80% of people (depending on the country) believe products with recycling logos will actually be recycled if properly disposed of.   But these perceptions of plastic recycling are not correct. Evidence shows that recycling cannot even make plastic’s impact on the environment neutral, let alone positive. Plus, only 9% of plastic ever made has actually been recycled.   “This survey reveals how misleading recycling claims can be. The harsh truth is that most plastic ends up in landfills, incinerated or discarded in nature. This doesn’t mean recycling is useless, but it does mean that we can’t have companies exaggerating recycling into a solution for plastic pollution.” Kamila Drzewicka, ClientEarth lawyer Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRS5AN4g

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Ready to future-proof your packaging strategy? Let's navigate the PPWR together.   The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is set to revolutionise European supply chains. This groundbreaking EU legislation will impact every company using packaging : is yours ready?   Key PPWR requirements:  ✅ By 2030: All packaging must be recyclable ✅ By 2035: Large-scale recycling mandatory ✅ Mandatory reusable packaging targets for transport solutions ✅ Implementation starts: 12 August 2026   The PPWR represents a significant leap towards sustainability, but with detailed requirements still being developed until mid-2026, now is the time to prepare. Don't wait, start today: 📊 Monitor PPWR developments 🚀 Explore sustainable packaging solutions 🔍 Evaluate potential impacts on your operations   At LPR - La Palette Rouge, we're committed to being your partner in this transition. We've developed a comprehensive guide to help you understand the PPWR and discover how our pallet pooling solution is specifically designed to ensure seamless compliance. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eEZhNAet #PPWR #CircularEconomy #SustainablePackaging #EURegulation #SupplyChain #LPR

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Mono-Material Packaging with EVAL™ EVOH: Designed for Recyclability The PPWR is changing the rules: by 2030, all packaging in the EU must be recyclable. For packaging engineers, this means designing structures that combine mechanical recyclability with high barrier performance.   Our new whitepaper shows how EVAL™ EVOH enables mono-material packaging that meets these requirements—ideal for food applications where oxygen and aroma protection are critical.   Download the whitepaper now: https://lnkd.in/evfUUyqs #Kuraray #KurarayatKShow #K2025

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What Makes ARPLANK a Smarter Packaging Choice? The upcoming EU PPWR will require packaging to be: 🌀 Recyclable 🔄 Reusable ♻️ Made with recycled content 🚫 Free from excessive or non-essential material ARPLANK – made from Expanded Polyethylene (EPE) – meets all of these demands. It offers: • Excellent protection during transport • Outstanding strength-to-weight ratio • High durability for returnable use • Recyclability at end of life Don’t wait until regulation forces your hand – switch now and lead the way. #ARPLANK #PPWR #SustainableSolutions #PackagingReform #RecyclablePackaging #CircularEconomy #EPE

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📢 European Parliament adopts new EU rules to reduce #Textile and #FoodWaste Yesterday, the European Parliament gave its final green light to new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU. Notably, the updated legislation will introduce binding food waste reduction targets and require that producers that make textiles available in the EU will have to cover costs of collecting, sorting and recycling waste textiles. 🥕👕➡️ https://bit.ly/4nu1KzU

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Recycling flexible packaging in closed loop to new flexible packaging will be one of the biggest challenges to meet the PPWR recycled content targets (yes, also chemical recycling is more complicated for flexible packaging!). I am a believer in delamination and de-inking for this stream as feasible solution on the short/medium term. Yet, those that work on de-inking know that there are still quite some challenges. One particular challenge is the issue of staining (sometimes also called 'bleeding'). Meaning, after de-inking the pigment is released in the medium and re-adsorbs to the plastic. This phenomena is not that visible on the films themselves after de-inking, but becomes more apparent after extrusion when suddenly the polymer turns blue/yellow/red/... because of the residual (mainly organic) pigment. In this paper, published in Separation and Purification Technology, we study the cause and kinetics of staining during de-inking and propose some ways to mitigate it by better process design. We have some other tricks also for this, but these we cannot publish yet :-). The work was mainly done in frame of the CIRCULAR FoodPack project, in which we demonstrated amongst others that delamination and de-inking allows sufficient quality for film blowing with way less gels and black specks (and of course less color). Also work performed in the CORNET project DEBOND, funded by VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Well done, first author Tobias De Somer and team members Sibel Ügdüler, Dave Manhaeghe, Lies Harinck. Thanks also Kevin Van Geem This paper would not be possible also without the provision of samples and the help/knowledge of Siegwerk, particularly by Dr. Ralf Leineweber and Andreas Kulawig. CAPTURE https://lnkd.in/ePxYfD7S

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