19.09.2023
Sweden wants to abolish tax on plastic bags again
The country's government considers the tax no longer necessary.
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14.09.2023
"EU plastic tax": UBA presents report examining economic instruments
The study on a suitable financing model for the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste does not come to a clear recommendation.
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13.09.2023
Study on innovative identification methods in sorting
A study commissioned by the Forum Rezyklat is to provide information on the retrofit potential of sorting plants and compare identification processes.
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12.09.2023
Covestro confirms takeover negotiations with Adnoc
The Board of Management of the Leverkusen-based chemical group is ready for talks, the company announced at the end of last week.
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11.09.2023
New sorting plant for hard-to-sort plastic waste
Steinert and Remondis subsidiary RE Plano have jointly built a new sorting plant for polyolefins in Bochum.
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07.09.2023
IK on the new minimum standard of the ZSVR
The 2023 edition of the minimum standard classifies films in which certain printing inks are used as non-recyclable.
07.09.2023
Change of leadership at Prezero
Wolf Tiedemann will head Prezero, the waste disposal division of the Schwarz Group, starting in October, Euwid reports.
06.09.2023
Sustainable building materials from bioplastics
Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex are cooperating in the production of building elements combining polymers with bio-based content with natural fibers.
05.09.2023
Problematic alternatives for plastic drinking straws
Belgian environmental researchers have detected chemicals of concern in drinking straws made of paper and bamboo in a study.
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31.08.2023
Joint mission statement for plastics recycling management
BDE, VCI and PED announce the presentation of a joint mission statement for the circular economy with plastics.
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