Text reading “BKV Symposium November 3, 2026, Berlin” next to an abstract green-and-white recycling symbol

BKV Symposium 2026: The plastics cycle – between requirements and practice

The BKV Symposium will take place on 3 November 2026 from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at the Representative Office of the State of Brandenburg in Berlin.

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From left to right: Dr. Lennart Sandbrink, Dr. Bastian Mahr, Monique Buch, Dr. Michael Traving, Dr. Markus Dugal, Dr. Thomas Braig

Covestro launches pilot plant for chemical recycling in Leverkusen

The plastics manufacturer has commissioned a pilot plant designed to recycle specialised elastomers.

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Portrait photo of Eric Rehbock

bvse emphasises its role with ‘Recycling Germany’

The bvse – Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Waste Management will in future include the suffix ‘Recycling Germany’.

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Rewindo: Recycling of old windows and other items has risen significantly

According to its own figures, the Rewindo system for recycling old windows achieved a 32.3 per cent increase in the volume of material recycled in 2025.

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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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Portrait of Erich Cuaz

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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Portrait of Gunda Rachut

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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