Returnable PET bottle made from 100 percent recyclate
TÖNISSTEINER is the first mineral water bottler in Germany to introduce a returnable PET bottle made from 100 percent recycled plastic.
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HolyGrail-2.0: Pilot test planned in France
With this, the Digital Watermarks initiative says it is entering the final phase of R&D trials.
Rewindo: again more PVC waste windows recycled in Germany
Bonn-based Rewindo GmbH reports a slight increase in the recycling of PVC window waste in 2022, with growth of just under four percent.
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Single use plastic fund: Bundestag sets levy rates by decree
The Bundestag has passed the ordinance for the Single-Use Plastic Fund, which sets the levy rates and the payment system.
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Changes to EU consumer protection laws
The EU Council and Parliament have reached agreement on amendments to the directives on consumer protection and unfair commercial practices, Euwid reports.
Voluntary commitment of fluoropolymer manufacturers
Fluoropolymer manufacturers have developed a voluntary commitment with PFAS limits for European production sites.
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Circular economy also for plastic pipes
On October 5, 2023, at the annual conference of the KRV trade association of the plastic pipe industry, the creation of functioning material cycles will be one of the core topics.
IK: "Cost relief in the crisis"
Manufacturers of plastic packaging are expecting declining sales, earnings and exports, according to a recent economic survey by the IK.
Delay in EU packaging regulation
EU MEPs are struggling to reach agreement on waste prevention and reduction rules.
Restriction of microplastics
The sale of products with added microplastics or those that release microplastics when used is gradually banned in the EU.