UBA adjusts application of EWKFondsG
Bags, plastic film, and food packaging containing more than 500 grams will be exempt from the levy in the future.
Millions in funding for circular economy project in the Rhineland
The European Union is supporting the :bergische rohstoffschmiede (:brs) project with around €12.4 million.
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Eighth Packaging Recycling Conference
The conference, under the patronage of the BMUKN, will take place on 9 December 2025 at the Hesse State Representation in Berlin.
Germany leads the way in recycling patents
The number of patent applications in the field of recycling has tripled in Germany over the last ten years.
Eurostat: less packaging waste and more recycling of plastic packaging
According to Eurostat, 79.7 million tons of packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2023.
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Ifo Business Climate Index improves slightly
The mood in the boardrooms of German companies is brightening despite the ongoing economic crisis.
MKV expands sorting capacities for hybrid components
The company is constructing an automated separation and sorting plant specifically for plastic-metal composites.
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PPWR: no postponement of obligations to 2027
The EU Commission intends to stick to the planned start date in August 2026.
Mercedes-Benz joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative
This marks the first time an automobile manufacturer has joined the initiative.
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Edeka publishes guidelines for circular economy
The group is the first food retailer in Germany to present guidelines for a circular economy.