EU public procurement reform: BDE calls for Europe-wide binding procurement rules

Europe-wide binding requirements for public procurement should be enshrined as a fundamental principle in the new European legal framework, according to the BDE.

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Covestro and BYD agree strategic partnership

Covestro and the Chinese technology group BYD intend to jointly develop and implement circular economy solutions for future-oriented industries.

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Aerial view of the Ineos site in Bamble, Norway

Ineos plans pyrolysis plant in Norway

Together with the Norwegian recycler Recuro, Ineos plans to build an advanced chemical recycling plant at its Bamble site.

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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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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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