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.
Borealis: Compounding plant for PO recyclates in operation
The new compounding plant for recycled polyolefins (rPO) in Beringen, Belgium, is now fully operational.
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New BKV study ‘Global Plastics Flow 2023’
The study provides insights into global material flows and shows progress in recycling and waste management.
Results of a company survey on the circular economy
The project “Wege zum zirkulären Geschäftsmodell” (Paths to a circular business model) examines conflicting goals, challenges and solutions for the implementation.
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