The Grand Prix ACF AutoTech 2026 announced six finalist startups after a jury session held on 9 February in Paris, with the final selection scheduled for 15 April and four awards including a new Industrialization Trophy. The themes highlighted are not confined to auto interiors, but they’re all at least tangentially relevant: materials availability, cost structure, and industrial scalability.
The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe committee published their 2026 shortlist, with winners to be announced on 6 May at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe. The list is particularly interesting because it includes an Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product of the Year category, which is where recycled polymer grades start to show their real-world credibility. Recycling Magazine’s coverage references multiple Borealis entries (including Borcycle grades), alongside other compounds and recyclate initiatives – useful signals for anyone tracking which PCR materials are progressing from press release fodder to credible automotive supply.
