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Company Circular Resource Renames Itself "Green Dot"

The parent company Circular Resource is now called "Green Dot" and is to be developed into an international brand.

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New DIHK paper on "Dealing with packaging in Europe"

The publication is intended to provide information on the currently most important regulations on packaging and recycling in 25 EU countries.

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Industry criticism of the planned single-use plastics fund

At a hearing in the German Bundestag, IK CEO Dr. Martin Engelmann criticized the design of the fund and the calculation of costs.

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EU presents path to transformation of chemical industry

The "EU Chemical Transition Pathway" aims to show how the chemical and pharmaceutical industries can achieve the goals of the Green Deal.

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Packaging industry expects rising sales

According to the IK's economic survey, there is reason for hope after a difficult year in 2022.

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UBA guide for exports of plastic waste

The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has published an implementation guide for companies to help interpret legally uncertain terms.

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Prowindo: PVC recyclate use promoted without red tape

The association advocates cutting red tape and supporting recyclate-containing products in public procurement.

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Central office is federal authority

The Federal Administrative Court has clarified: The Central Packaging Register (ZSVR) is a federal authority.

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Operation Clean Sweep®" certification system launched

Plastics Europe and EuPC announce the launch of a European certification system to prevent pellet leakage.

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Project for sustainable automotive engineering

Under the leadership of the BMW Group, innovative processes and material concepts are to be developed along the value chain.

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