PPWR published in the EU Official Journal
The new EU Packaging Regulation was published in the Official Journal on 22 January 2025, according to Euwid.
Tübingen packaging tax: constitutional complaint rejected
The Karlsruhe judges have dismissed a lawsuit against the tax. The tax could now come in other cities as well.
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PlasticsEurope: 4-point plan for the German parliamentary elections
The proposed measures are intended to strengthen competitiveness and accelerate the transformation to a circular economy.
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Alpla plans to double recycling capacity
After a successful financial year in 2024, the Austrian Alpla Group plans to continue growing in 2025 with ambitious recycling targets.
BASF's SpecReK project: analysing mixed material flows
The composition of plastic waste is to be precisely determined during the recycling process.
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Plastic packaging industry: slightly positive signals for 2025
According to the IK, the current economic survey shows a mixed picture with cautious optimism for 2025 despite the difficult economic situation.
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PlasticsEurope: Plastic production in Germany in decline
Primary plastic production has fallen by 2.4 per cent compared to the previous quarter.
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BDE and PlasticsEurope welcome EU Council position on pellet regulation
The BDE particularly welcomes the EU Council's planned exemptions for plants that have already been approved nationally.
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Yoghurt cups made from mechanically recycled polystyrene
The yoghurt cups developed by INEOS Styrolution together with several partners are expected to be on the shelves of Lidl supermarkets from 2026.
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WPC unanimously reelects chairman Benny Mermans
Mermans has been re-elected president of the World Plastics Council (WPC) for a further two years.