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Covestro expands PC compound production in US


Polycarbonate producer Covestro is expanding its site in Hebron, Ohio, US. The expansion is seen as an important step in meeting growing demand in the automotive, electronics, and healthcare industries in North America. The “low triple digit million Euro” investment will see the construction of multiple new production lines and infrastructure to manufacture customised PC compounds and blends, significantly expanding capacity in the Solutions & Specialties business. “With this expansion, we can meet our customers’ growing demand for specialised polycarbonate materials, grow together with our customers, and strengthen our position as a leading provider of polycarbonate


materials in North America,” said CTO Thorsten Dreier. “The move also aligns with our strategy to produce in the region for the region, to manufac- ture close to our customers and ensure reliable supply.” Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, with operations starting by the end of 2026. Covestro already has an estab- lished R&D centre in Pittsburgh and is now doubling down on its US compounding capabilities. In future, both facilities will work closely together to support major transfor- mation processes, such as the electrification and automation of mobility, sustainable developments, and digitalisation. � www.covestro.com


EURIC calls on EU for end-of-waste criteria


The EU’s proposed Circular Economy Act – which has been announced by Jessika Roswall, the new Commis- sioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy – aims to create market demand for recycled materials and establish a single market for waste. In response to the announcement,


the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EURIC) said the development and introduction of harmonised end-of-waste (EoW) criteria for plastic waste, in accord- ance with Article 6 of Directive 2008/98/EC, is essential in achieving a truly circular economy in Europe. “EU-wide EoW criteria, specifying when plastic waste ceases to be


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waste, is imperative and essential to create a level playing field, eliminate market barriers, and foster trust in recycled materials,” the organisation said in a joint statement with FEAD, EERA and Plastics Recyclers Europe. “This is particularly important in the current context of low demand of recycled plastic and low prices of virgin plastic, together with ambitious recycled content targets. Moreover, the new waste export rules, banning plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries as of 2026, will create a surplus of waste available in the EU, which will intensify the need for a strong internal EU market for recy- cled plastics.” � https://euric-aisbl.eu


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