Changes to EU consumer protection laws
The EU Council and Parliament have reached agreement on amendments to the directives on consumer protection and unfair commercial practices, Euwid reports.
Voluntary commitment of fluoropolymer manufacturers
Fluoropolymer manufacturers have developed a voluntary commitment with PFAS limits for European production sites.
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Circular economy also for plastic pipes
On October 5, 2023, at the annual conference of the KRV trade association of the plastic pipe industry, the creation of functioning material cycles will be one of the core topics.
IK: "Cost relief in the crisis"
Manufacturers of plastic packaging are expecting declining sales, earnings and exports, according to a recent economic survey by the IK.
Delay in EU packaging regulation
EU MEPs are struggling to reach agreement on waste prevention and reduction rules.
Restriction of microplastics
The sale of products with added microplastics or those that release microplastics when used is gradually banned in the EU.
New initiative "Climate Protection Plastics Industry
The initiative wants to show ways to improve the CO2 balance in companies. Three SMEs have currently joined the initiative.
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GVM study: Replacement of plastic also leads to higher CO2 emissions
The partial substitution of plastics would increase the amount of climate gases by up to 14 percent. This is the result of current calculations by IFEU.
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Hydrogen generation from plastic waste
US researchers have developed a new method for generating hydrogen from plastic waste, Euwid reports.
Evonik and Remondis cooperate on mattress recycling
The two companies want to cooperate in the recycling of polyurethane mattresses using a chemical process.
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