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Research into recycling plastics from automobiles

Since May 2025, the Volkswagen Foundation has been funding a plastics recycling project on on the basis of solvents.

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Neue Studie: Wie Konsumenten nachhaltige Verpackungen bewerten (Kopie)

According to a recent study, sustainable packaging solutions are becoming increasingly important to consumers.

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Pallet packaging: EuPC calls for change to PPWR requirements

The umbrella organisation for European plastics converters cites studies showing that single-use packaging has ecological and economic advantages over reusable packaging.

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EU Commission launches consultation process on Circular Economy Act

The public consultation on the proposed European Circular Economy Act will run until 6 November 2025.

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Titanium dioxide classified as non-carcinogenic

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) of 23 November 2022.

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ConSensQ consortium launches as successor to CosPaTox

The initiative aims to advance quality management for recycled materials in contact-sensitive packaging applications.

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Dow and Mura Technology abandon plans to build chemical recycling plant in Böhlen

According to a Dow spokesperson, the company is exploring other options for expanding its supply portfolio in Europe.

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World's leading trade fair K 2025: Interview with Director Thomas Franken

Thomas Franken from Messe Düsseldorf spoke to us in an interview about the trade fair and current topics in the industry.

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Panel guests at the parliamentary evening: Moderator Anke Plättner, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Bonten, Member of the German Bundestag Michael Thews, Member of the German Bundestag Julian Joswig, Dr. Helen Fürst, President of the GKV.

GKV discusses new opportunities for sustainable growth

The GKV Association of the Plastics Processing Industry discussed ways to achieve sustainable growth at its annual parliamentary evening.

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IK economic survey shows improvement in industry sentiment

German manufacturers of plastic packaging and plastic films are cautiously optimistic about the third quarter of 2025.

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