AEPW: Blueprint for advanced PCR film recycling

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has published its latest report, ‘The Quest for Quality’.

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Extract from the front page of the SRU Special Report

SRU: Special report on environmental law highlights shortcomings in implementation

The special report by the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) focuses, amongst other things, on the Commercial Waste Ordinance.

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Photo Dr Helen Fürst

GKV calls for swift relief for the industry

At its parliamentary evening event on 23 June 2026 in Berlin, the association called for urgent economic reforms.

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VinylPlus Progress Report 2026

PVC industry drives circular economy forward

At the 14th VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2026 in Genval, Belgium, current issues were discussed and the revised 2030 voluntary commitment was presented.

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Panel discussion with industry representatives and moderator Christian Preiser

pro-K Industry Dialogue: between climate protection and competitive pressure

The meeting in Frankfurt focused on Germany as an industrial hub, the transformation of the plastics industry and the next generation of skilled workers.

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Portrait photo of Jens Gieseke

EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation Adopted by Plenary

The agreement reached by the Parliament and the Council at the end of 2025 was adopted with 437 votes in favor, 112 against, and 20 abstentions.

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GreenDot CEO Laurent Auguste and osapiens co-founder Stefan Wawrzinek are delighted with their AI platform project

AI Platform for EPR Compliance Under the PPWR

The GreenDot Group and software provider osapiens plan to launch a joint AI platform designed to help ensure compliance with packaging regulations in Europe.

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Dvi Survey on Packaging: Recyclability Is the Most Important Factor

According to the survey, consumers in Germany generally rate how well packaging meets their expectations as “good” on average, but they underestimate its recyclability.

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Evonik Offers Materials to Treat Pyrolysis Oil More Efficiently

Catalysts and adsorbents are intended to optimize chemical recycling and promote a functioning circular economy.

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Covestro Headquarters, Leverkusen – exterior of the entrance area

Covestro Supplies Product Made with PCR Recycled Material for the New Lexus

Interior components for the ES model will be manufactured in the future from a plastic that is said to consist of 35 percent post-consumer recycled material.

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