22 June 2026 // Polymer Price Drops, BPF’s New PRAS Conference, and North West Digital Investment
Jess Clarke- 1 minute read
In today’s brief:
📉 Polymer Forecast: Ian Chisnall from Plastributions outlines upcoming shifts in the polymer market, with ethylene prices expected to see significant reductions in July, driven by an unexpected oversupply from restarted crackers.
🎓 Sustainability Event: The British Plastics Federation announces its new, free-to-attend Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference in Sheffield. The event aims to connect supply chain leaders to tackle recycling trends, infrastructure investment, and AI adoption.
⚙️ Tech Adoption: Supported by the government-backed Made Smarter programme, thirty North West manufacturers are investing £1.9 million into automation and digital technologies to create jobs, upskill workers, and enhance long-term resilience.
🌍 Export Regulations: New EU rules require plastics to be recycled within the bloc to count toward mandatory content targets. The shift impacts UK export dynamics and heightens industry calls for the swift publication of England's Circular Economy Growth Plan.
For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.
