Transparent PET trays and plastic waste on a conveyor belt at a recycling plant

New study highlights capacity gaps in the recycling of PET trays

The Forum Rezyklat has published a study on recycling capacities, sorting and design for recycling.

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VinylPlus Sustainability Forum Germany 2026 on the PVC cycle

The VinylPlus Sustainability Forum Germany will take place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, from 10.00 am at the Universitätsclub Bonn.

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bvse Annual Conference: The circular economy faces major challenges

From 29 to 30 September 2026, the recycling and waste management sector will convene for the bvse Annual Conference in Cologne.

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European Plastics Converters’ Association EuPC under new leadership

Erich Cuaz has been the new Director General of the European Plastics Converters (EuPC) since 1 September 2026.

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A hand wearing a black glove holds a small glass containing a brown liquid in front of an industrial plant bearing the lettering ‘MoReTec’

LyondellBasell: Pyrolysis reactors installed for MoReTec plant in Wesseling

According to Euwid, LyondellBasell’s chemical recycling plant is due to be completed in the summer of 2027, with production scheduled to start at the end of 2027.

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ZSVR publishes new minimum standard for recyclability

The new criteria for assessing the recyclability of packaging design are intended to provide an even clearer basis for evaluation.

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ifo: Business climate in the chemical industry improves significantly

For the first time in four years, companies in the sector are actually viewing the business situation positively.

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Envalior and Secara: circular PA6 for automotive applications

Envalior, a supplier of engineering plastics, and the Aachen-based recycling start-up Secara aim to drive forward the production of circular polyamide 6 (PA6).

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Plastics Europe Germany: Innovation Press Conference in Berlin

PED is hosting its next “Innovation Press Conference” on 11 September 2026 at the Haus der Bundespressekonferenz in Berlin.

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