From September 2 to 4, APIP promoted the Sustainable Plastics Agenda at a Bilateral Meeting with its Turkish congener PAGEV Türk Plastik Sanayicileri Vakfıa, in Instambul, Turkey
From September 2 to 4, APIP and its Turkish congemer PAGEV Türk Plastik Sanayicileri Vakfia held a bilateral meeting in Istanbul.
This meeting included several meetings to analyze opportunities and synergies between the two associations, as well as visits to companies in the Turkish plastics value chain cluster. It was also an opportunity to share projects between the two associations, highlighting various initiatives in the areas of sustainability and education, sector statistics, among other topics.
In this regard, APIP presented the Sustainable Plastics Mobilizing Agenda, a project co-funded by the PRR, which started as an APIP initiative and is led by the Logoplaste Innovation Lab. With an investment of 39 million euros, this agenda aims to leverage the sector’s transition to a truly circular economy.
The next edition of the Plastics Summit – Global Event was also presented. The largest sector event ever organized in the field of sustainability and the circular economy will take place on October 6, 2025, in Lisbon.
It should also be noted that APIP had the opportunity to witness the brilliant work that PAGEV has been doing in key areas for the sector, such as sustainability and the education of young people, having visited technical-vocational and vocational schools geared towards the plastics industry.
About APIP – Portuguese Plastics Industry Association
APIP – Portuguese Plastics Industry Association is a private, non-profit organization recognized as a public utility. Its mission is to advance and support the plastics industry by undertaking actions that foster its technical, economic, and social development, all while prioritizing environmental preservation.