European Plastic Product Manufacturer — The Magazine for Europe's Plastic Processors

Fakuma 2018 expectations buoyed by industry optimism

The optimistic mood permeating the European plastic processing landscape is buoying expectations ahead of this October’s Fakuma. more

Global definition of “Plastics Recyclability” announced by international plastic recycling groups

Two international recycling organisations have developed a global definition governing the use of the term “recyclable.” more

Risk management in the plastics supply chain for the healthcare sector

Plastics can face challenges at every point along the medical and healthcare supply chain, but Albis has the expertise to make the journey a smooth one. more

Features

A case for plastic drinking straws

Plastics straws are the new coffee cups – enemy number one for the environmental warrior and a new must-have for the sustainable sipper. EPPM Editor Rose Brooke looks at a compelling case in favour of keeping plastic straws, as they are vital tools f more

20 Jul 2018 15:44 Rose Brooke editor's blog

Decathlon visit RadiciGroup in Italy to focus on sustainability

The sustainability team from Decathlon has visited the headquarters of RadiciGroup in Italy. more

20 Jul 2018 15:10 Grace Nolan industry

W&H invest in new daughter company in Poland

Windmöller & Hölscher has founded its own daughter company in Poland. more

20 Jul 2018 12:06 Grace Nolan machinery

Fish net fashion on the football pitch

Fish nets are making an appearance on the football pitch – as recycled plastic materials thanks to adidas’s push to bring more recycled plastics into sportswear. more

20 Jul 2018 11:59 Rose Brooke industry