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Industry identifies ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap milestone: a dynamic cultural shift toward making plastics circular; driving lifecycle emissions to net zero; and fostering the sustainable use of plastics.

Marco ten Bruggencate, president of Plastics Europe, said the war in Ukraine deepens the need to move away from fossil fuels, including as a plastic feedstock, a move that will require widespread collaboration.

As leaders finally grasp the gravity of the plastic pollution problem, new efforts are being made to build a more sustainable future for this versatile but pervasive commodity, including cutting-edge alternatives and engineering innovations in waste management and processing.

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‘We will develop a roadmap for our industry to further accelerate our efforts,’ says Plastics Europe, as new guidance is published.

The European plastics system needs significant change within five years to meet long-term circularity and net zero emissions goals, warns a new report.