Expert opinion on the Packaging Ordinance: Special regulations for plastics do not comply with EU law
In der PPWR vorgesehene Sonderregelungen und Ausnahmen könnten teilweise nicht mit EU-Recht vereinbar sein.
Covestro inaugurates world's first pilot plant for bio-based aniline
A plant has been put into operation at the Leverkusen site to test the production of aniline based on plant biomass.
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EKO-PUNKT: "Insurance against a shortage of recyclate"
The dual system EKO-PUNKT offers a contractually secured supply of quantities together with licensing.
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BP plans chemical recycling plant
A chemical recycling plant for plastic waste is to be built in Gelsenkirchen, reports Euwid.
GKV calls for growth agenda and rejects plastic tax
The Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie e.V. (GKV) sees the industry in a difficult situation and is urging that the plastics tax be waived.
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New standard for PA waste and recyclates
The new DIN SPEC 91481 is intended to promote the use of recycled plastics and contains a concept for a digital product passport.
Jacket made from chemically recycled polyamide
Fashion retailer Zara is selling a jacket made from Loopamid, a chemically recycled nylon fiber from BASF.
Borealis with new Head of Circular Economy
The Austrian chemical company announces the appointment of Mirjam Mayer as Vice President Circular Economy Solutions, effective January 1, 2024.
Working on fund solution for more recyclable packaging
The German government is working on a proposal for a fund solution for the recycling-friendly design of packaging, reports Euwid.
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ERDE hands over extended voluntary commitment to BMUV
Bettina Hoffmann, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV), received the new voluntary commitment from the ERDE initiative in Berlin.
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