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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Around 24 percent more recycled material in plastic packaging
The IK reports that the use of recycled materials in plastic packaging has increased since 2021. But it could be even more.
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Packaging manufacturer Amcor acquires Berry Global
The Swiss-based company Amcor is acquiring the US packaging giant Berry Global.
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Eurostat: Consumption of thin plastic bags in the EU down by almost 5 billion units
Citizens of the European Union are using fewer and fewer lightweight plastic carrier bags, according to new EU statistics.
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PPWR: Final adoption postponed further
The vote on the future EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is scheduled for the end of November, reports Euwid.