Portrait photo of Peter Vanacker, CEO of LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell examines European business

The plastics manufacturer intends to conduct a strategic review of its European assets.

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A woman wearing a face mask and hemp shoes sorts plastic waste on a conveyor belt

Coca-Cola and Alpla build PET recycling plant in Mexico

The two companies plan to invest 60 million dollars in the construction of a new high-tech plant.

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Silver pipes, boilers and blue turbines in an industrial plant

New market report on chemical recycling

According to the results of a recent market study by ecoprog, more than 40 chemical recycling plants are in operation worldwide, with over 100 more in planning.

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Mixed plastic waste pressed into bales and stacked

OMV and Borealis: Supply contracts for plastics recycling with Tomra

The contracts are intended to ensure the continuous supply of sustainable, high-quality raw materials for the recycling activities of both companies.

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Decision of the Federal Council on the EU Pellet Regulation

At its meeting on 26 April 2024, the German Federal Council adopted a statement on the planned EU regulation to prevent pellet losses.

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Stephan Staender (LyondellBasell), Ralf Müller, Christoph Kappenhagen (Yncoris) with contract documents for the construction of a recycling centre in Hürth Knapsack

LyondellBasell builds recycling centre for plastic waste

In the first phase the construction of an advanced sorting centre for mixed plastic waste is planned.

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Markus Kamieth takes the helm at BASF

Markus Kamieth will become Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE at the end of the Annual Meeting on 25 April 2024.

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An agreement on a pilot project to recycle plastics from cars was presented by six participants on a stand at the Chinaplas trade fair, which took place in Shanghai from 23 to 26 April.

Covestro: Pilot for car-to-car recycling of plastics

Materials manufacturer Covestro is working with partners to promote the recycling of plastics from end-of-life vehicles.

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The new logo of Allianz Verpackung und Umwelt (AVU), formerly known as AGVU - Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verpackung und Umwelt, with its new claim: Gemeinsam Kreisläufe schließen.

From AGVU to Allianz Verpackung und Umwelt (AVU)

The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verpackung und Umwelt (AGVU) is now known as the Allianz Verpackung und Umwelt (AVU).

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Oat bread packaged in plastic film from the Fonte bakery group in Saudi Arabia

Bread bags made from chemically recycled household waste

Sabic, together with partners in Saudi Arabia, launches the first packaging for bread, that ist said to be made entirely from recycled post-consumer material.

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