ARA: Viennese collect more LVP
Since the beginning of 2023, Viennese citizens have been collecting more lightweight packaging, ARA reports.
ERDE: 18 percent more agricultural plastics recycled
Nearly 38,500 tons of used crop plastics were recycled in Germany in 2022, according to the ERDE initiative.
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Hot topics at interpack 2023
Circular economy, resource conservation, digital technologies and product safety are the four topics that will be in the spotlight in Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10.
Federal Council approves single use plastic fund
At the end of March, the Bundesrat approved the special levy for manufacturers of certain single-use plastics passed by the Bundestag.
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Interzero: Interim CEO for plastics recycling
At the beginning of April, Jan Kroker took over interim leadership of the Plastics Recycling (IPR) division at environmental services provider Interzero.
Recycled content in PET bottles increased significantly
The recycled content in PET beverage bottles has risen to nearly 50 percent on average, according to a study by GVM, Euwid reports.
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ZSVR: Gunda Rachut re-elected as board
The Central Packaging Register (ZSVR) has announced that Rachut will lead the foundation for another five years.
Innovations for the circular economy
Plastics Europe Germany had invited to its first Innovation Press Conference in Berlin on March 30.
2022 Annual Report of the FNK
In its annual report, the DIN Plastics Standards Committee (FNK) provides information on the standardization work carried out in 2022.
Strategic partnership for more recycled plastics
LyondellBasell and EEW aim to recover more plastics for recycling from incineration waste streams.
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