New BKV study on recycled content availability in the automotive sector
The new study on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of recycled content in the EU automotive industry.
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Data collection for new study on plastic flow launched
Over the coming months, Conversio Market & Strategy GmbH will once again be collecting data from companies along the entire value chain.
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Generational change at the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association
Sandra Füllsack takes over as chair of the association. Ulrich Reifenhäuser and Rainer Zimmermann retire after decades of service.
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Georg Menges Prize 2026 for Markus Lüling
Markus Lüling, founder and editor-in-chief of the trade magazine K-Profi, has been awarded the Georg Menges Prize 2026.
BDE: Industrial electricity price also for recyclers
The BDE has submitted an expert opinion to the Federal Ministry of Economics on the recognition of the ‘recovery’ sub-sector.
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Circular Valley Convention 2026
From 11 to 12 March, the Circular Valley Convention 2026 will take place in the former industrial halls at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf.
Transport packaging exempt from 100 per cent reusability requirement
Pallet wraps and strapping bands are exempt from the new 100 per cent reusability requirement of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR).
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Covestro CEO Steilemann announces his departure
Dr Markus Steilemann will not extend his contract with Covestro beyond May 2028.
Toyota opens second ‘Circular Factory’
Another plant for recycling end-of-life vehicles is to be built in Walbrzych, Poland.
EU criteria for the end-of-waste status of plastic waste: associations call for clarification
Business and industry associations see room for improvement in several areas, reports Euwid.