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.
Read more … Results of a company survey on the circular economy
Indaver delivers first chemically recycled styrene monomers
According to Euwid, the first deliveries of recycled styrene monomer (SM) have arrived at the INEOS Styrolution site in Antwerp.
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FDP wants to ban municipal packaging taxes in North Rhine-Westphalia
The FDP parliamentary group in the North Rhine-Westphalian state parliament wants to legally ban the introduction of a municipal packaging tax.
Read more … FDP wants to ban municipal packaging taxes in North Rhine-Westphalia
EU Council adopts pellet regulation
Following a provisional agreement with the European Parliament, the Council adopted the regulation on 22 September.
GKV with special offer for young talent at K 2025
In the ‘Young Talent Lounge’, the association will focus on the topics of training, higher education and career opportunities.
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TecPart confirms executive board and calls for political action
On 19 September 2025, the members elected the association's executive committee in Heilbronn as scheduled.
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AI in focus at the Circular Economy Conference 2026
The nova-Institut is focusing on AI at its next circular economy conference and has announced the members of the advisory board.
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BKV Symposium on Plastics Circularity
The symposium will take place on 18 November 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Saarland State Representation in Berlin.
PED reports decline in plastics production in the second quarter
Plastics production in Germany fell by 4.3 per cent in the second quarter.
Read more … PED reports decline in plastics production in the second quarter