Virtual Berlin Recycling Conference
The Berlin Recycling and Secondary Raw Materials Conference will be held virtually in 2021.
Growth in bio-based polymers
For the first time, the annual growth would be above the average growth of the entire polymer market.
Sabic plans plastics recycling plant
Together with Plastic Energy, the chemical group is planning a chemical recycling plant in Geleen.
Over 600 plastics recyclers in Europe
More than 600 recyclers in Europe have a capacity of 8.5 million tonnes per year, according to PRE.
PET recycling plant in Ethiopia
As part of the develoPPP programme, the BMZ is financing a feasibility study for a bottle-to-bottle plant.
Bubble wrap made from recycled material
Family-owned Storopack produces a bubble wrap made from 100 percent recycled material.
Ten years of the German Federal Ecodesign Award
The 2021 call for entries for the highest state prize for ecological design runs until April 12.
Environmental Council recommends strengthening the circular economy
The German government should promote reusable products and the use of recycled plastics.
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Kaufland with products made from recycled plastic
The retail chain offers household products with at least 95 percent recycled content in its non-food range.
Read more … Kaufland with products made from recycled plastic
Change in GKV management
Julia Große-Wilde is the new managing director of the Plastics Processing Industry Association with effect from 1 January 2021.