OECD Report on the Chemical Safety of Recycled Plastics
According to Euwid, the report analyzes how the safety of recycled plastics can be reliably assessed given their complex composition.
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VDMA on CHINAPLAS 2026: China remains a key market
At CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai, the industry aims to impress with topics such as efficiency, the circular economy and AI.
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Circular Plastics Alliance relaunched: Industry calls on the EU for swift implementation
Associations representing the European plastics value chain are urging swift action to boost recycling, competitiveness and investment.
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ERDE initiative reports successful results for 2025
In Germany, over 37,000 tonnes of used agricultural plastics were collected and sent for recycling in 2025.
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Kassel Waste and Resources Forum 2026
The conference, accompanied by a trade fair, will take place from April 14 to 17, 2026, at the Kongress Palais Kassel.
EU Commission presents guidelines on the PPWR
On 30 March 2026, the Commission presented guidelines on the interpretation of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR).
ZSVR expands its Executive Board and realigns its focus
Dr Alexander Dröge and Franziska Safak joined the ZSVR Executive Board, led by Gunda Rachut, on 1 April 2026.
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TecPart publishes market data on plastics processing
According to the association, the downward trend slowed noticeably in 2025, but a turnaround has not yet been achieved.
Read more … TecPart publishes market data on plastics processing
OMV and XRG establish Borouge International
OMV and the ADNOC subsidiary XRG have successfully completed the transactions to establish Borouge International.
BASF opens integrated site in China
On 26 March 2026, the chemical company officially opened its new integrated site in Zhanjiang, southern China.