10.07.2023
New bicycle bags from scrap tires
The material of the bag offered by Baesiq is a mass-balanced polyamide from BASF, which is obtained from the pyrolysis of used tires.
06.07.2023
EU Commission: Legal act for new taxonomy criteria
The technical criteria are intended to concretise the EU's overarching Taxonomy Regulation from 2020.
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05.07.2023
ZSVR publishes updated packaging catalogue
The Central Agency Packaging Register has updated and expanded the catalogue for determining the system participation obligation of packaging.
04.07.2023
Pilot projects: Returning reusable containers everywhere
In the Munich area and in the cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden, the simplified return of reusable to-go containers is to be tested in local restaurants.
Read more … Pilot projects: Returning reusable containers everywhere
03.07.2023
Whitepaper on the future of the plastics industry
Fraunhofer UMSICHT and TNO have developed a white paper to serve as a basis for the transformation of plastics production and use.
Read more … Whitepaper on the future of the plastics industry
03.07.2023
BKV Report 2022/2023 has been published
The content of the latest BKV Report deals with the realignment of the BKV since 2013.
29.06.2023
BMUV prepares further amendment of the VerpackG
The law is primarily intended to promote reusable beverages and oblige retailers to offer reusable alternatives.
29.06.2023
New VDMA board waste and recycling technology elected
Michael Ludden will continue to lead the association for the next four years.
Read more … New VDMA board waste and recycling technology elected
28.06.2023
Covestro rejects takeover offer from Adnoc
According to press reports, plastics manufacturer Covestro currently sees no basis for talks with the Arab oil company from Abu Dhabi.
27.06.2023
IK: Weak demand for plastic packaging
The mood among manufacturers in Germany is suffering due to weak demand, persistently high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers.
