Deposit system for cosmetics packaging
Kneipp, the Berlin-based start-up Circleback and other partners are planning to set up a deposit system modeled on the beverage industry.
Covestro boss Steilemann to become new VCI president
The Executive Committee of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) has proposed Markus Steilemann as a candidate for the post.
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Henkel invests in fund for sustainable packaging
The Düsseldorf-based Group engages in an investment fund focused on sustainable packaging.
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RESAG to present final results in May
The Special Working Group of the Conference of Environment Ministers "Strengthening the Use of Recycled Materials" (RESAG) plans to present its findings on May 16 in Berlin.
Union: Promote use of plastic recyclates more strongly
In a motion currently being debated in the Bundestag, the CDU and CSU are calling for extensive measures to strengthen the circular economy.
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Continental: Tires with polyester from PET bottles
The tire manufacturer is launching the first examples of a new production line containing recycling material.
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Again more plastic packaging recycled
The recycling of plastic packaging increased slightly in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to the GVM Recycling Balance.
FNK annual report published
The 2021 annual report of the DIN Plastics Standards Committee (FNK) provides information on the status of standardization projects and other activities.
Data collection for "Material flow analysis plastics 2021" started
In the coming months, Conversio Market & Strategy GmbH will again survey companies along the entire value chain.
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Dual system Belland Vision becomes part of Veolia
Germany's largest dual system is now part of the Hamburg-based waste management group after Veolia took over parts of the Suez business.
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