Kassel Waste and Resources Forum 2026
The conference, accompanied by a trade fair, will take place from April 14 to 17, 2026, at the Kongress Palais Kassel.
EU Commission presents guidelines on the PPWR
On 30 March 2026, the Commission presented guidelines on the interpretation of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR).
ZSVR expands its Executive Board and realigns its focus
Dr Alexander Dröge and Franziska Safak joined the ZSVR Executive Board, led by Gunda Rachut, on 1 April 2026.
Read more … ZSVR expands its Executive Board and realigns its focus
TecPart publishes market data on plastics processing
According to the association, the downward trend slowed noticeably in 2025, but a turnaround has not yet been achieved.
Read more … TecPart publishes market data on plastics processing
OMV and XRG establish Borouge International
OMV and the ADNOC subsidiary XRG have successfully completed the transactions to establish Borouge International.
BASF opens integrated site in China
On 26 March 2026, the chemical company officially opened its new integrated site in Zhanjiang, southern China.
Shortly asked: Dr Alexander Kronimus
Our interview with Dr Alexander Kronimus, Managing Director of VinylPlus Germany, provides insights into a value chain in transition and current issues facing the industry.
Circular Plastics Alliance back in action
The European Commission has reactivated the Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA), reports Euwid.
PPWR: pro-K calls for greater support for circular solutions
Key issues regarding the future of European packaging regulation were discussed at the pro-K industry association during the Logimat 2026 intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart.
Read more … PPWR: pro-K calls for greater support for circular solutions
TotalEnergies commissions chemical recycling plant in France
The plant near Paris, with an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes, is said to be the country’s first facility for advanced plastics recycling.
Read more … TotalEnergies commissions chemical recycling plant in France