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EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation: TecPart warns of shortages of recycled materials

The association welcomes the recently adopted EU ELVR regulation whilst at the same time warning of an impending shortage of recycled materials.

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pro-K Association provides template for declaration of conformity

The template is intended to help companies fulfil their documentation and evidence requirements under the PPWR in a legally compliant and practical manner.

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Osnabrück introduces local packaging tax

According to Euwid, the city council has decided to introduce a local tax on single-use takeaway packaging from 1 November 2027.

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One female representative and two male representatives from RIGK, together with a manager from Berlin Packaging Rixius, at the kick-off meeting for the joint project in Wiesbaden.

Berlin Packaging, Rixius & RIGK launch partnership

The strategic partnership is designed to support commercial and industrial packaging users in complying with regulatory requirements in accordance with the law.

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Portrait photo of Jessika Roswall

EU Commission sets out rules for counting the chemically recycled content

The EU Commission’s implementing decision sets out a standardised methodology for counting chemically recycled plastics.

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EU Council adopts End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation

Following the European Parliament, the Council has now also formally approved the compromise on the ELVR on 29 June.

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Circular economy on the agenda at COP31

According to Euwid, the circular economy was also a key focus during the interim negotiations for the COP31 World Climate Conference.

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AEPW: Blueprint for advanced PCR film recycling

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has published its latest report, ‘The Quest for Quality’.

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SRU: Special report on environmental law highlights shortcomings in implementation

The special report by the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) focuses, amongst other things, on the Commercial Waste Ordinance.

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GKV calls for swift relief for the industry

At its parliamentary evening event on 23 June 2026 in Berlin, the association called for urgent economic reforms.

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