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Mercedes-Benz joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative

This marks the first time an automobile manufacturer has joined the initiative.

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Edeka publishes guidelines for circular economy

The group is the first food retailer in Germany to present guidelines for a circular economy.

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Borealis polyolefin recyclate recycling plant: three large silver metal containers with conical bases, connected by pipes and ladders.

Borealis: Compounding plant for PO recyclates in operation

The new compounding plant for recycled polyolefins (rPO) in Beringen, Belgium, is now fully operational.

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New BKV study ‘Global Plastics Flow 2023’

The study provides insights into global material flows and shows progress in recycling and waste management.

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Results of a company survey on the circular economy

The project “Wege zum zirkulären Geschäftsmodell” (Paths to a circular business model) examines conflicting goals, challenges and solutions for the implementation.

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Indaver delivers first chemically recycled styrene monomers

According to Euwid, the first deliveries of recycled styrene monomer (SM) have arrived at the INEOS Styrolution site in Antwerp.

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FDP wants to ban municipal packaging taxes in North Rhine-Westphalia

The FDP parliamentary group in the North Rhine-Westphalian state parliament wants to legally ban the introduction of a municipal packaging tax.

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EU Council adopts pellet regulation

Following a provisional agreement with the European Parliament, the Council adopted the regulation on 22 September.

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GKV with special offer for young talent at K 2025

In the ‘Young Talent Lounge’, the association will focus on the topics of training, higher education and career opportunities.

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TecPart confirms executive board and calls for political action

On 19 September 2025, the members elected the association's executive committee in Heilbronn as scheduled.

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