Standardisation framework for the design for recycling of plastic packaging published
Part 1 of EN 18120 has been listed as an active standard by the Belgian standards organisation NBN since 15 April, reports Euwid.
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Industry appeal: ‘Transformation boosters’ for the circular economy
An alliance of the chemical, plastics and recycling industries is urging the German government to take swift political action in an open letter.
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Agilyx acquires majority stake in GreenDot
The Norwegian recycler Agilyx ASA has increased its stake in the parent company of the “Green Dot” (DSD) to 50.1 per cent.
IFAT 2026 in Munich: “Circularity is a must”
From 4 to 7 May 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies will focus on key issues relating to circularity and climate protection.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026
PRSE 2026 will take place on 5 and 6 May 2026 at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Coming soon: interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf
From 7 to 13 May 2026, Düsseldorf will once again become the global hub for the packaging industry.
OECD Report on the Chemical Safety of Recycled Plastics
According to Euwid, the report analyzes how the safety of recycled plastics can be reliably assessed given their complex composition.
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VDMA on CHINAPLAS 2026: China remains a key market
At CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai, the industry aims to impress with topics such as efficiency, the circular economy and AI.
Read more … VDMA on CHINAPLAS 2026: China remains a key market
Circular Plastics Alliance relaunched: Industry calls on the EU for swift implementation
Associations representing the European plastics value chain are urging swift action to boost recycling, competitiveness and investment.
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ERDE initiative reports successful results for 2025
In Germany, over 37,000 tonnes of used agricultural plastics were collected and sent for recycling in 2025.
Read more … ERDE initiative reports successful results for 2025