82 percent of plastic packaging is recyclable
According to the German Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen (IK) the recyclability of plastic packaging rose to 82 percent in 2023.
Landbell is working with RecyClass to increase recyclability
The online tool is designed to provide Landbell customers with a stable basis for introducing recyclable packaging to the European market.
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RAL Quality Assurance Association for PET disbands after a successful run
he PET Beverage Packaging Recycling Chain Quality Association is now dissolving after ten years of successful work.
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High recycling rate for industrial EPS packaging and construction waste
According to a new Conversio study, 39 per cent of industrial EPS packaging and almost two-thirds of EPS construction waste was recycled in 2021.
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PED: Dr Christine Bunte to become new managing director
On 1 January 2025, Dr Christine Bunte will take over as main managing director of the plastics manufacturers' association PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. (PED).
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PFAS restriction: ECHA report moves away from complete ban
A recent ECHA report signals openness to alternatives to a comprehensive ban, the VDMA reports.
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Adnoc secures majority stake in Covestro
As part of its takeover bid, the oil company Adnoc has been offered almost 70 percent of the shares in Covestro.
ExxonMobil plans to expand chemical recycling in the US
The US company is planning to expand its plastic recycling capacity at its Baytown and Beaumont sites in Texas.
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Plastics Europe and BDE welcome adoption of PPWR
Plastics Europe, the association of plastics manufacturers in Europe, and BDE, the German waste management association, are now pushing for rapid implementation.
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Study on EU-wide end-of-waste criteria for plastic waste
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed proposals for EU-wide end-of-waste (EoW) criteria for plastic waste on behalf of the EU Commission.
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