
Plastics Europe Germany: Executive Board confirmed
At its general meeting on May 13, the association confirmed its Executive Board for another three years in office.
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Bavaria bans municipal packaging tax
According to a decision by the Bavarian Council of Ministers, the introduction of a municipal packaging tax will not be permitted.

K 2025: Special show “Plastics shape the future” on the transformation of industry
This year's special show will focus on and illustrate the transformation of industry.
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2024 Annual Report of the DIN Standards Committee for Plastics
In its annual report, the DIN Standards Committee for Plastics (FNK) provides information about its activities and projects.
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Medium-sized company Burwinkel receives CSR award from the German government
The Mühlen-based company received the award in the category ‘Constructive Stakeholder Engagement’.
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First Circular Plastics Experience Summit in Klagenfurt
The new trade fair and conference format for circular plastic solutions in the Alps-Adriatic region will take place from 13 to 15 May 2025.
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Carsten Schneider is the new Federal Minister for the Environment
Carsten Schneider (SPD) took over the office of Federal Minister for the Environment from his predecessor Steffi Lemke (Greens) on 7 May.
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EWK Fund: UBA waives external audit requirement in 2025
The UBA is waiving the external audit requirement for quantity reporting this year as an exception and extending the reporting deadline for manufacturers until mid-June.
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LyondellBasell increases recycled material sales by 65 percent
According to its own figures, the chemical company produced and marketed around 203,000 tonnes of recycled and renewable polymers in 2024.
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EU Pellet Regulation: BDE and PlasticsEurope welcome trilogue agreement
The EU Council, Parliament and Commission have agreed on a regulation to reduce unintentional pellet losses.
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