New market report on chemical recycling
According to the results of a recent market study by ecoprog, more than 40 chemical recycling plants are in operation worldwide, with over 100 more in planning.
OMV and Borealis: Supply contracts for plastics recycling with Tomra
The contracts are intended to ensure the continuous supply of sustainable, high-quality raw materials for the recycling activities of both companies.
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Decision of the Federal Council on the EU Pellet Regulation
At its meeting on 26 April 2024, the German Federal Council adopted a statement on the planned EU regulation to prevent pellet losses.
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LyondellBasell builds recycling centre for plastic waste
In the first phase the construction of an advanced sorting centre for mixed plastic waste is planned.
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Markus Kamieth takes the helm at BASF
Markus Kamieth will become Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE at the end of the Annual Meeting on 25 April 2024.
Covestro: Pilot for car-to-car recycling of plastics
Materials manufacturer Covestro is working with partners to promote the recycling of plastics from end-of-life vehicles.
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From AGVU to Allianz Verpackung und Umwelt (AVU)
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verpackung und Umwelt (AGVU) is now known as the Allianz Verpackung und Umwelt (AVU).
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Bread bags made from chemically recycled household waste
Sabic, together with partners in Saudi Arabia, launches the first packaging for bread, that ist said to be made entirely from recycled post-consumer material.
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Neste: successful processing of pyrolysis oil from used tyres
The pyrolysis oil was processed into raw material for chemicals and plastics at the Neste refinery in Porvoo, Finland.
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Plastics tax postponed again
According to media reports, the law has been delayed because there is still no practicable model for the tax on non-recycled plastic.