ERDE reports collection record for agricultural plastics
According to ERDE, over 40,000 tonnes of used agricultural plastics were taken back in 2024.
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OMV receives EU funding for ReOil plant
OMV is to receive up to 81.6 million euros for the construction of a chemical recycling plant.
Dow invests in pyrolysis plant in Rotterdam
The chemical company has announced its investment in Xycle, a Rotterdam-based recycling company.
Borealis: non-food material with 85 per cent recycled content
Borealis is introducing a recycled LLDPE with 85 per cent recycled content for flexible non-food packaging.
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Carbon Cycle Lab: Platform for a more sustainable circular economy
The project aims to return previously non-recyclable waste to the material cycle.
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GKV: Hope for a turnaround in plastics processing
After another economically difficult year in 2024, the association sees a chance for an end to the downturn.
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Adnoc and OMV: Borealis and Borouge merger
Energy companies Adnoc and OMV have agreed to merge their polyolefin businesses.
New leadership for VinylPlus
Dr Alexander Kronimus will become the new managing director of the PVC industry association VinylPlus on 15 May 2025.
Covestro increases sales volumes
At the same time, the plastics manufacturer's sales fell by 1.4 per cent due to lower selling prices.
Reform of german packaging law only in new legislature
The planned eco-modulation of participation fees for packaging has also been delayed, reports Euwid.
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