VinylPlus: Progress Report 2025
The European PVC industry organisation presented the report at the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum in Paris in May 2025.
LyondellBasell: Green light for pyrolysis plant in Wesseling
According to Euwid, the first partial permit for the construction of the pyrolysis plant has been granted.
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PED: Statement on a study on microplastics in the Rhine
The association of German plastics manufacturers has commented on the discovery of plastic beads in the Rhine.
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Research into recycling plastics from automobiles
Since May 2025, the Volkswagen Foundation has been funding a plastics recycling project on on the basis of solvents.
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Neue Studie: Wie Konsumenten nachhaltige Verpackungen bewerten (Kopie)
According to a recent study, sustainable packaging solutions are becoming increasingly important to consumers.
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Pallet packaging: EuPC calls for change to PPWR requirements
The umbrella organisation for European plastics converters cites studies showing that single-use packaging has ecological and economic advantages over reusable packaging.
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EU Commission launches consultation process on Circular Economy Act
The public consultation on the proposed European Circular Economy Act will run until 6 November 2025.
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Titanium dioxide classified as non-carcinogenic
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) of 23 November 2022.
ConSensQ consortium launches as successor to CosPaTox
The initiative aims to advance quality management for recycled materials in contact-sensitive packaging applications.
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Dow and Mura Technology abandon plans to build chemical recycling plant in Böhlen
According to a Dow spokesperson, the company is exploring other options for expanding its supply portfolio in Europe.
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