THE EXHIBITION

CONFERENCE “Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics”

The full programme of the “Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics” conference, taking place alongside GreenPlast 2025, is now available online. The event, which will be held in English, will feature industry experts discussing the key challenges and opportunities related to sustainability in the plastics sector.

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REGISTRATION OPENING

Registrations officially open for the second edition of GREENPLAST - the international exhibition-convention dedicated to materials, technologies and transformation processes for plastics and rubber, with focus sections on sustainability, materials recovery, recycling and energy efficiency.

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THE LAST NEWS

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Friday, May 9, 2025

More sustainable and safer bioplastics for food packaging

The new Horizon Europe-funded Greco project provides innovative biobased, biodegradable and recyclable food packaging based on novel PLA copolymers, functional coatings, additives and green catalysts. Greco aims to demonstrate the life cycle and techno-economic feasibility of...
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Rigid Polyolefins Recycling Market Hits Standstill

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on...
Monday, May 5, 2025

PFAS Polymers: Restrictions and Bans Under Consideration

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in the spotlight for more than a decade due to their potential impacts on human health and the environment. This is especially true for certain compounds such as PFOS and PFOA, while the impacts associated with...
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

In Plastics Europe, a director for the sustainable use of plastics

The European association of plastics manufacturers, Plastics Europe, announced that Hans Ketelslegers has joined its ranks as director for the sustainable use of plastics. The new head brings a wealth of experience in both science and regulation, which will be crucial in his role as he leads the way...
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Ascend initiated Chapter 11 proceedings

Ascend Performance Materials, a leading producer of high-performance and durable engineered materials, announced that it has initiated Chapter 11 cases in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Chapter 11 process will enable Ascend to deleverage its balance sheet and continue providing best-in-class materials to nearly...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Sirmax enters the agricultural sector with biodegradable mulching films

The mulching films made from bioplastics developed by Sirmax Group - a company specialised in the production of thermoplastics for various applications - have successfully passed open-field experimental testing as part of a research project led by the University of Turin. With this achievement...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Agreement for pyrolysis oil from chemical recycling of plastic waste

Under a multi-year agreement, RES will sell pyrolysis oil to Shell Chemicals Europe. The oil is produced at the chemical recycling plant for plastics waste that RES is currently building in Pettoranello del Molise (Isernia). The long-term agreement takes effect from June 2026 and is...
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

LyondellBasell's 2024 Sustainability Report

LyondellBasell released on 15 April its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating significant progress in circular and low-carbon solutions, climate action and operational excellence. "At LyondellBasell sustainability is an opportunity to reimagine the future and create long-term value...
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bausano at GreenPlast with new single-screw extruders for polyolefin recycling

At the second edition of the GreenPlast fair, taking place at Fiera Milano in Rho (Milan) from 27 to 30 May, Bausano will showcase for the first time its new E-GO R single-screw extruders, designed to enhance the efficiency of polyolefin recycling processes. Available in sizes 44, 47, and 50 L/D, with a total of...

TRENDS AND STATISTICS

1.837 kton

PLASTICS PACKAGING TO THE MARKET

1.041 kton

RECYCLING*

513 kton

ENERGY RECOVERY

1.800 kton/year

RECYCLING* INSTALLED
CAPACITY

1.100 mln/year

TURNOVER ITALIAN RECYCLING SECTOR

* mechanical

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