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.
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.
AEPW: Blueprint for advanced PCR film recycling
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has published its latest report, ‘The Quest for Quality’.
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.
PVC industry drives circular economy forward
At the 14th VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2026 in Genval, Belgium, current issues were discussed and the revised 2030 voluntary commitment was presented.
pro-K Industry Dialogue: between climate protection and competitive pressure
The meeting in Frankfurt focused on Germany as an industrial hub, the transformation of the plastics industry and the next generation of skilled workers.
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