"Trends in plastics processing"
The GKV/TecPart annual conference on September 9, 2021 in Dresden will focus on the topic of circular economy.
bvse annual conference in attendance format
On September 30 and October 1, 2021, the association will meet in Marienfeld/East Westphalia-Lippe.
Microplastics in food
A new joint project involving cooperation between research and industry is looking at detection methods and their optimization.
Fakuma 2021: „Digital meets circular economy”
Numerous exhibitors want to show their products live again from October 12 to 16, 2021 in Friedrichshafen.
Car tires made from recycled PET
Continental wants to use plastics made from recycled PET bottles to manufacture car tires.
Polyrec with new members
With three new additions, the European association is also expanding the range of polymers covered in Recotrace.
Carbon dioxide as a source of raw materials
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute are developing a process to make CO2 usable as a raw material for plastics as well.
Eckes-Granini already converts to deposit for juice
Even before the mandatory deposit, which will apply from January 2021, the beverage producer is converting its brands to deposits.
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Survey: Germans have ambivalent relationship with plastics
According to a survey commissioned by IK and PlasticsEurope Deutschland, Germans' assessment ranges from "indispensable everyday companion" to "environmental enemy."
Read more … Survey: Germans have ambivalent relationship with plastics
Schwarz subsidiary Prezero continues to expand
The trading group's environmental division is to become active in Spain and Portugal following acquisitions from Ferrovial.