Sweden wants to abolish tax on plastic bags again

The country's government considers the tax no longer necessary.

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"EU plastic tax": UBA presents report examining economic instruments

The study on a suitable financing model for the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste does not come to a clear recommendation.

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Study on innovative identification methods in sorting

A study commissioned by the Forum Rezyklat is to provide information on the retrofit potential of sorting plants and compare identification processes.

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Covestro confirms takeover negotiations with Adnoc

The Board of Management of the Leverkusen-based chemical group is ready for talks, the company announced at the end of last week.

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New sorting plant for hard-to-sort plastic waste

Steinert and Remondis subsidiary RE Plano have jointly built a new sorting plant for polyolefins in Bochum.

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IK on the new minimum standard of the ZSVR

The 2023 edition of the minimum standard classifies films in which certain printing inks are used as non-recyclable.

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Change of leadership at Prezero

Wolf Tiedemann will head Prezero, the waste disposal division of the Schwarz Group, starting in October, Euwid reports.

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Sustainable building materials from bioplastics

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex are cooperating in the production of building elements combining polymers with bio-based content with natural fibers.

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Problematic alternatives for plastic drinking straws

Belgian environmental researchers have detected chemicals of concern in drinking straws made of paper and bamboo in a study.

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Joint mission statement for plastics recycling management

BDE, VCI and PED announce the presentation of a joint mission statement for the circular economy with plastics.

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