PED: Dr Christine Bunte to become new managing director
On 1 January 2025, Dr Christine Bunte will take over as main managing director of the plastics manufacturers' association PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. (PED).
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News
PFAS restriction: ECHA report moves away from complete ban
A recent ECHA report signals openness to alternatives to a comprehensive ban, the VDMA reports.
Adnoc secures majority stake in Covestro
As part of its takeover bid, the oil company Adnoc has been offered almost 70 percent of the shares in Covestro.
ExxonMobil plans to expand chemical recycling in the US
The US company is planning to expand its plastic recycling capacity at its Baytown and Beaumont sites in Texas.
Studies
Study „Comparison of different standards for assessing the recyclability of plastic packaging“
The study compares different approaches to assessing the recyclability of plastic packaging.
Material flow analysis plastics in Germany 2021: Facts and figures on the life cycle of plastics
In addition to data on the production and converting of plastics in Germany, the study also offers facts and figures on the production and use of recycled materials.
Plastics in the Environment: Special Report "Pellet Losses"
The special report provides an initial estimate of how many pellets end up in the environment.
Report: Plastics in the Environment in Germany
The report maps the input and fate of plastic waste in the terrestrial as well as aquatic environment.
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