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WPC integrates into ICCA structure

On 2 June 2026, the World Plastics Council (WPC) has formally integrated into the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA). “The World Plastics Council is recognised as a trusted global platform for dialogue and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Integrating into the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) will help us increase our…
  • June 3, 2026·
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Martin Jung Elected Vice-Chair of the World Plastics Council

The World Plastics Council is pleased to announce that Dr. Martin Jung, President of BASF’s Performance Materials Division, has been elected as the new Vice-Chair of the WPC Executive Committee. Martin brings extensive international leadership experience and deep technical expertise, having served on the WPC Executive Committee since 2024 and…
  • January 5, 2026·
  • Events ·

Basel Convention COP-17 Side Event

At COP-17, the World Plastics Council and the Ocean Recovery Alliance co-hosted a side event Facilitating Global Circularity of Plastic Feedstock with Standardized, Verified and Trusted Trade Procedures explored how to enable safe, efficient, and transparent global trade of verified plastic feedstock for recycling. The session highlighted the need for…
  • May 8, 2025·
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World Plastics Council unanimously re-elects Benny Mermans as Chairman

The World Plastics Council (WPC) is pleased to announce that Benny Mermans, Vice President Sustainability, Chevron Phillips Chemical has been unanimously re-elected to serve a second mandate as Chairman. This decision reflects the continued confidence of WPC members in Mermans’ leadership as the organisation works to address global challenges and…
  • December 17, 2024·
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