PlasticsEurope with new head of climate protection & circular economy
As of March 1, 2022, Dr. Alexander Kronimus will be responsible for the business unit at the Plastics Producers Association.
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Amendment on fire protection for secondary plastic storage facilities
The Conference of Building Ministers has adopted an amendment to the fire protection guideline and released it for comment.
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FDP in favor of earlier abolition of EEG levy
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is holding out the prospect of abolishing the levy as early as the summer, Euwid reports.
Berlin recycling conference in online format
The organizers announce that they are switching from the planned face-to-face conference to a web-only conference due to the pandemic.
G7: Germany presents presidential program
The first of five fields of action in the program is "a sustainable planet" with implications for the circular economy.
Dow joins Cyclyx consortium
U.S. chemical company Dow has joined Cyclyx to recycle previously difficult-to-recycle plastics.
bvse criticizes cancellation of EEG subsidies
After amendment of the EU guideline, the association sees recycling companies at a disadvantage.
Packaging films with eco-label
The packaging films awarded the "Blue Angel" environmental seal are said to contain 80 percent recyclate from post-consumer waste.
Prezero puts new LVP sorting plant into operation
Up to 120,000 tons of LVP from the yellow bag will be processed annually at the facility in Eitting, Bavaria.
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Billions invested in chemical recycling
Eastman to invest $1 billion in molecular plastics recycling plant in France, Plastic Energy plans second plant in Spain with Total.