Chemical industry aims to become climate-neutral by 2045

The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) presented solutions on Wednesday on how the industry can achieve climate neutrality.

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Current trend study on chemical recycling

There are signs "of a booming market," according to an updated trend study by consulting firm ecoprog.

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ARA: Viennese collect more LVP

Since the beginning of 2023, Viennese citizens have been collecting more lightweight packaging, ARA reports.

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ERDE: 18 percent more agricultural plastics recycled

Nearly 38,500 tons of used crop plastics were recycled in Germany in 2022, according to the ERDE initiative.

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Hot topics at interpack 2023

Circular economy, resource conservation, digital technologies and product safety are the four topics that will be in the spotlight in Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10.

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Federal Council approves single use plastic fund

At the end of March, the Bundesrat approved the special levy for manufacturers of certain single-use plastics passed by the Bundestag.

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Interzero: Interim CEO for plastics recycling

At the beginning of April, Jan Kroker took over interim leadership of the Plastics Recycling (IPR) division at environmental services provider Interzero.

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Recycled content in PET bottles increased significantly

The recycled content in PET beverage bottles has risen to nearly 50 percent on average, according to a study by GVM, Euwid reports.

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Portrait photo Gunda Rachut

ZSVR: Gunda Rachut re-elected as board

The Central Packaging Register (ZSVR) has announced that Rachut will lead the foundation for another five years.

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Innovations for the circular economy

Plastics Europe Germany had invited to its first Innovation Press Conference in Berlin on March 30.

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