Portrait photograph of Dr Christine Bunte

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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Aerial view of the Delfzijl Chemical Park in the Netherlands, where BioBTX’s new plant is also due to be built.

Covestro: Construction of BioBTX’s chemical recycling plant planned from 2027

According to Covestro, the plant operated by its Dutch partner is due to come on stream in mid-2028.

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Siegmar Röhmhild, founder of WIS Kunststoffe GmbH, and his son Daniel Röhmhild at the ceremonial handover to mark the company’s 35th anniversary

WIS invests millions in plastics recycling

The Thuringian family-run business plans to invest around six million euros in expanding its plastics recycling operations over the next three years.

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BKV study examines the ELVR with a forecast for 2042

The study examines the extent to which the usage targets for plastic recyclates required under the ELVR can be achieved.

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Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute and BKV pool expertise on the use of recycled materials

In September 2026, the “Recycling 3” joint project run by the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute will get underway with BKV GmbH as a new project partner.

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EU Commission launches consultation on three legislative acts relating to the PPWR

Due to the tight timeframe, the recycled content targets for plastic packaging could, according to Euwid, come into effect later than the regulation actually provides for.

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Portrait photo of Michael Weigelt, Managing Director of TecPart

TecPart Annual Conference: ‘Trends in Plastics Processing’

The TecPart Annual Conference, which will take place on 9 and 10 September 2026 in Erfurt, will focus on the sector’s competitiveness.

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EU public procurement reform: BDE calls for Europe-wide binding procurement rules

Europe-wide binding requirements for public procurement should be enshrined as a fundamental principle in the new European legal framework, according to the BDE.

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