BDE under new leadership
Anja Siegesmund has left the association and handed over her position on an interim basis to Vice President Matthias Harms.
Committee to vote on SUPD calculation rules in early February
According to Euwid, the vote is scheduled for the TAC Committee meeting on February 6.
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Industrial emissions: bureaucracy to be reduced and pollutant regulations tightened
As Euwid reports, the German Federal Cabinet recently approved a draft bill to implement the Industrial Emissions Directive.
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Volkswagen bundles circular economy activities in Zwickau
Starting in 2030, 15,000 end-of-life vehicles are to be recycled annually in Zwickau to recover valuable raw materials and components.
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GKV online workshop on REACH & Co
The Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie (German Plastics Processing Industry Association GKV) invites its member companies to attend an information event.
Alliance of associations calls for suspension of testing requirements for manufacturers
According to Euwid, 15 economic and industry associations are pushing for a suspension of testing requirements for manufacturers under the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG).
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EWKFondsG: Criticism of levy on sausage packaging
According to the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), manufacturers are required to pay levies under the EWKFondsG for packaging containing ready-to-eat sausages.
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Borealis invests in plant expansion in Bavaria
The strategic investment of €49 million in Burghausen is intended to drive forward the production of recyclable plastics.
Alpla successfully concludes 2025 financial year
Despite the difficult global economic situation, the packaging and recycling specialist increased its turnover by around 5 per cent from €4.9 billion to €5.2 billion.
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Sabic sells plants in Europe to German investors
The Saudi Arabian chemical company is divesting itself of its petrochemical and plastics plants. These are being sold to a holding company and a financial investor.
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