BKV Report 2025–2026 published
The latest report contains statements from the managing directors of the PED, GKV and VDMA associations and provides an overview of the BKV’s work and studies.
28th bvse International Circular Plastic Day in Bad Neuenahr
The industry gathering organised by the bvse will take place from 9 to 10 June 2026. As part of the International Circular Plastic Day, a joint workshop will be held by BKV and Plastics Europe Deutschland.
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Progress report on the global harmonisation of recyclability
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Recyclass have published an updated progress report on their collaboration.
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Study: Global plastic waste management market is growing rapidly
According to a recent forecast, the global market volume in this sector is set to rise to 45.2 billion US dollars by 2033.
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Winners of the 2026 Plastics Recycling Awards
The winners of the 2026 Plastics Recycling Awards Europe were honoured in May during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam.
In conversation with: Georg-Menges-Prize winner Markus Lüling
The editor-in-chief of the trade magazine K-Profi is a great believer in research findings that contribute to a non-ideological discussion about plastics.
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Towards a circular carbon economy
A recent background paper outlines the necessary mix of technologies required to decouple the chemical and plastics industries from fossil raw materials by 2050.
BDE: Matthias Harms unanimously confirmed as President
During the IFAT trade fair, the General Assembly made key personnel decisions and set out the association’s strategy for the coming years.
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Diwass: Delay regarding Annex VII
Due to technical delays with the Diwass digitalisation system for waste shipments at European level, a transitional arrangement is now in place.
PED and GKV reject the plastic levy planned by the federal government
Both associations have spoken out strongly against the plastic levy approved today by the Federal Cabinet as part of the 2027 federal budget.
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