EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall confirmed
Following the hearing before the European Parliament (EP) committees, Roswall was confirmed as the new Environment Commissioner.
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GVM study on PET: More recyclate – less material consumption
According to a recent study by GVM, the proportion of recycled PET in bottle production and the recycling rate have reached new highs.
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Plastics processors discuss restriction of fluoropolymers in Brussels
The pro-K specialist group advocated for the exemption of fluoropolymers from the planned PFAS restriction in Brussels.
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Covestro: Recycling of plastics from old headlights
Covestro is intensifying its collaboration with Ausell to advance the recycling of used plastics from the automotive industry.
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Alterra receives funding for the commercialization of chemical recycling
LyondellBasell, Chevron Phillips Chemical and Infinity Recycling are investing an undisclosed amount in the US company Alterra Energy.
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UBA: Litter tax also for milk cartons and PP containers
The decisions of the German Environment Agency (UBA) are once again causing displeasure in the economy.
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TecPart expert Frank Stammer leads EU plastics standardization group
Frank Stammer from TecPart – Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e.V. is the new chair of the EU Circular Plastics Coordination Group in CEN/CENELEC.
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Forum Rezyklat publishes accompanying letter to the minimum standard for recyclability
The explanations of the ZSVR's minimum standard are intended to help determine whether packaging is recyclable or not.
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Silgan Holdings acquires Weener Plastics
The US packaging manufacturer Silgan Holdings Inc. has completed the acquisition of the Dutch closure and dispenser manufacturer Weener Plastics.
Evonik sells PO and polyester business
As part of the reorganization of two business units, the two plastics divisions are to be sold to new owners.