BKV Report 2025–2026 published
The latest report contains statements from the managing directors of the PED, GKV and VDMA associations and provides an overview of the BKV’s work and studies.
BKV - Thinktank of the plastics industry
The BKV provides the industry with facts and figures on resource efficiency and circularity of plastics for their business decisions.
News
28th bvse International Circular Plastic Day in Bad Neuenahr
The industry gathering organised by the bvse will take place from 9 to 10 June 2026. As part of the International Circular Plastic Day, a joint workshop will be held by BKV and Plastics Europe Deutschland.
Progress report on the global harmonisation of recyclability
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Recyclass have published an updated progress report on their collaboration.
Study: Global plastic waste management market is growing rapidly
According to a recent forecast, the global market volume in this sector is set to rise to 45.2 billion US dollars by 2033.
Studies
Study: End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) – Fulfilment of recycled content target in EU-27+3
The study examines demand and availability with regard to post-consumer recyclates in the automotive sector and provides a forecast up to 2042 for EU-27+3.
Study: The reuse targets in the PPWR and possible exemptions from the reuse obligations
The study provides a practical assessment of the reuse requirements of the PPWR and possible exemptions.
Study: Chemical recycling in Germany – Status quo 2024 and forecast until 2030/352023
The study provides a forecast up to 2035 regarding chemical recycling capacities in Germany based on a status quo survey.
Study: Global Plastics Flow 2023
The study provides a comprehensive overview of post-consumer plastics flows, focusing on waste generation, collection, treatment, and leakage due to mismanagement, as well as the reuse of recyclates.
We provide the data and facts to enable sound discussion
on resource efficiency and end-of-life issues of plastics
Plastics
Plastic is an ideal material for resource efficiency. What concerns us here is its potential contribution as a waste product.
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Concepts
The BKV provides strategic and conceptual support, and also helps with communicational matters concerning end-of-life topics with plastics.
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Recovery
Questions relating to the recycling of plastics are our forte: We draw up analyses, assessments and concepts.
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