Vision of the future

Did you know that cyber risks are currently the top global risk for businesses, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2026?

The Allianz Risk Barometer is an annual report that identifies the top global risks for businesses, based on the insights of experts from the insurance and risk management sectors.

The plastics industry is currently facing some of the greatest pressures it has seen in recent years.
Escalating geopolitical tensions and the volatility of energy and raw material prices are directly impacting the competitiveness of Portuguese companies, with effects already visible in costs, production, and access to essential resources.

Storm Kristin left a trail of destruction in Portugal.
And it brought to light a reality that is often overlooked...

On March 30, 2026, the European Commission published two key interpretative documents regarding Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR):

a comprehensive guidance document

a set of FAQs prepared by DG Environment

On March 30, APIP hosted the webinar “Microplastics: How to Comply with Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 – Calculation and Reporting to ECHA,” which was attended by 170 participants.

On April 16, Apemeta - the Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies - in partnership with ESGRA - the Association for Waste Management - will host this important event, which will bring together experts, companies, and professionals to discuss current challenges and innovative solutions in waste management.

On March 24, APIP brought its members together for the first General Assembly of the year, at a pivotal moment for the sector’s strategic realignment.

At Plastics & Rubber Spain 2026, APIP joined forces with CEP - Centro Español de Plásticos and AVEP - Asociación Valenciana de Empresas del Plástico to reinforce strategic alignment and international cooperation within the framework of WUPA | World Union of Plastics Associations.

On March 24, Council of Ministers Resolution No. 58/2026 was published, approving the Circular Economy Action Plan 2025–2030 and setting out the national strategy to accelerate the transition to a more circular and resource-efficient economy.

On April 22 and 23, Exponor will host the 10th edition of Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto, bringing together the leading players in the packaging, logistics, and automation sectors.

Today marked the opening of one of the leading gathering places for the plastics and rubber industries in the Iberian Peninsula, where companies, associations, and industry experts come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry’s future – from circularity and sustainability to technological innovation and industrial competitiveness.

The first episode dedicated to the Sustainable Plastics Mobilizing Agenda was broadcast on March 7, 2026, on the CNN Inovação program, a television show dedicated to promoting projects and initiatives that are driving innovation, technology, and sustainability in Portugal.