Diwass: Delay regarding Annex VII
Due to technical delays with the Diwass digitalisation system for waste shipments at European level, a transitional arrangement is now in place.
PED and GKV reject the plastic levy planned by the federal government
Both associations have spoken out strongly against the plastic levy approved today by the Federal Cabinet as part of the 2027 federal budget.
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Standardisation framework for the design for recycling of plastic packaging published
Part 1 of EN 18120 has been listed as an active standard by the Belgian standards organisation NBN since 15 April, reports Euwid.
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Industry appeal: ‘Transformation boosters’ for the circular economy
An alliance of the chemical, plastics and recycling industries is urging the German government to take swift political action in an open letter.
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IFAT 2026 in Munich: “Circularity is a must”
From 4 to 7 May 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies will focus on key issues relating to circularity and climate protection.
Agilyx acquires majority stake in GreenDot
The Norwegian recycler Agilyx ASA has increased its stake in the parent company of the “Green Dot” (DSD) to 50.1 per cent.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026
PRSE 2026 will take place on 5 and 6 May 2026 at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Coming soon: interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf
From 7 to 13 May 2026, Düsseldorf will once again become the global hub for the packaging industry.
OECD Report on the Chemical Safety of Recycled Plastics
According to Euwid, the report analyzes how the safety of recycled plastics can be reliably assessed given their complex composition.
Read more … OECD Report on the Chemical Safety of Recycled Plastics
VDMA on CHINAPLAS 2026: China remains a key market
At CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai, the industry aims to impress with topics such as efficiency, the circular economy and AI.
Read more … VDMA on CHINAPLAS 2026: China remains a key market