01.03.2023
OMV announces large-scale chemical recycling plant
The large-scale plant for processing 200,000 tons of plastic waste annually is to be built at the Schwechat site.
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28.02.2023
Lego and LyondellBasell invest in APK
Together with other partners, LyondellBasell and Lego are investing around 130 million euros in the recycling company APK.
23.02.2023
VCI comments on the EU Commission's industrial plan
From the point of view of the German Chemical Industry Association, the plan from Brussels is a good impulse, but it also contains pitfalls.
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22.02.2023
BMUV promotes green tech exports from Germany
The BMUV has launched a new funding round "Export Initiative Environmental Protection" (EXI) and calls for project outlines.
21.02.2023
Company Circular Resource Renames Itself "Green Dot"
The parent company Circular Resource is now called "Green Dot" and is to be developed into an international brand.
Read more … Company Circular Resource Renames Itself "Green Dot"
20.02.2023
New DIHK paper on "Dealing with packaging in Europe"
The publication is intended to provide information on the currently most important regulations on packaging and recycling in 25 EU countries.
Read more … New DIHK paper on "Dealing with packaging in Europe"
13.02.2023
Industry criticism of the planned single-use plastics fund
At a hearing in the German Bundestag, IK CEO Dr. Martin Engelmann criticized the design of the fund and the calculation of costs.
Read more … Industry criticism of the planned single-use plastics fund
09.02.2023
EU presents path to transformation of chemical industry
The "EU Chemical Transition Pathway" aims to show how the chemical and pharmaceutical industries can achieve the goals of the Green Deal.
Read more … EU presents path to transformation of chemical industry
08.02.2023
Packaging industry expects rising sales
According to the IK's economic survey, there is reason for hope after a difficult year in 2022.
07.02.2023
UBA guide for exports of plastic waste
The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has published an implementation guide for companies to help interpret legally uncertain terms.