Plasticizer-free recyclates from PVC flooring waste
A solvent-based recycling process should be able to efficiently remove plasticizers from old PVC flooring.
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Lower Saxony sets up ‘Circular Economy’ commission
On 13 August 2024, the Cabinet appointed the 9th Government Commission ‘Circular Economy’ to advise the state government on its circular economy strategies.
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Dow: Recycling tests with car recycler Fiori in Italy
The US chemical company Dow Chemical wants to drive forward the recycling of plastics from end-of-life vehicles together with the Italian metal recycler Fiori.
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PET to PET: Recyclate use at a high level
According to PET to PET, the use of recycled PET beverage bottles in Austria already exceeds the EU target of 30 per cent for 2030 by a clear margin at more than 40 per cent.
DIVID: Municipalities and foreign manufacturers can register
Since 1 August, the platform for the Single-Use Plastic Fund has also been available to foreign manufacturers and eligible parties for registration.
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Silgan Holdings acquires packaging manufacturer Weener Plastics
The US company Silgan has signed an agreement to acquire Weener Plastics.
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Situation in the plastics industry improves slightly
There are signs of a slight recovery in plastics production and among manufacturers of plastic packaging.
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Used plastics market in deep crisis
The industry is calling for increased political support to safeguard plastics recycling, reports Euwid.
Associations call for correction of the PPWR
Leading German trade associations are calling for the reusable quotas for industrial packaging to be removed from the law.
Lindner establishes subsidiary in India
The Austrian recycling specialist continues to expand and founds Lindner Recyclingtech Bharat LLP with headquarters in Delhi.