Pie chart showing countries' shares of patent applications in waste management in 2024, with Germany, the United States, Japan, France, the Republic of Korea, and others.

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.

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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.

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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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EU Environment Commissioner Jessica Roswall stands in front of a European flag with yellow stars on a blue background.

PPWR: no postponement of obligations to 2027

The EU Commission intends to stick to the planned start date in August 2026.

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Chrome-coloured Mercedes star on a black background with blue-green glow.

Mercedes-Benz joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative

This marks the first time an automobile manufacturer has joined the initiative.

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Circle of green leaves, orange slices and blue particles, next to text “CIRCULAR ECONOMY GUIDELINE” and logos of EDEKA and Netto Marken-Discount.

Edeka publishes guidelines for circular economy

The group is the first food retailer in Germany to present guidelines for a circular economy.

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Borealis polyolefin recyclate recycling plant: three large silver metal containers with conical bases, connected by pipes and ladders.

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.

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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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