
Borealis acquires stake in Bockatech
Borealis acquires minority stake in UK-based sustainable packaging specialist.

Fish transport box made of recycled EPS
BASF, Vartdal Plast and Bremnes Seashore jointly developed a Styrofoam box made from chemically recycled plastic.

Sustainable shipping box
KIT students have developed a process for processing multilayer films into reusable shipping boxes.

Youth 4 Circular Future
The first network for young people in the circular economy is to be established starting next year.

What's the benefit of "plastic bans"?
Bans are supposed to work, according to the latest Polyproblem Report, but they don't reduce the amount of plastic waste.

UBA wants to strengthen plastics recycling in construction
According to a study by the UBA, there is still a lack of suitable specifications for the recycling and collection of waste.
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Marine plastic becomes habitat
Plastic waste is providing a new home for coastal species, according to a study, but this could threaten the ecological balance.

Progress Report of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Progress was being made toward 2025 goals, is said, but plastic packaging needs to be reduced.
Read more … Progress Report of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Steffi Lemke to become Federal Environment Minister of Germany
The designated Federal Minister for the Environment already occupies state secretary posts.
Read more … Steffi Lemke to become Federal Environment Minister of Germany

TAB seeks strategies and instruments for more recyclate use
The Office of Technology Assessment has commissioned three expert reports on the status of and obstacles to the use of recycled materials.
Read more … TAB seeks strategies and instruments for more recyclate use