BMUV: Lottermoser responsible for waste management
As part of the reorganization of the BMUV, waste management has been integrated into a new department headed by Susanne Lottermoser.
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Significantly more registrations at ZSVR
According to Euwid, significantly more companies are registering packaging in the manufacturers' register, with online retailers in particular having joined the ranks.
New managing director at RETech
Sylvi Claußnitzer will take over as managing director of the export-oriented network of the waste disposal and recycling industry on May 1.
Deposit system for cosmetics packaging
Kneipp, the Berlin-based start-up Circleback and other partners are planning to set up a deposit system modeled on the beverage industry.
Covestro boss Steilemann to become new VCI president
The Executive Committee of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) has proposed Markus Steilemann as a candidate for the post.
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Henkel invests in fund for sustainable packaging
The Düsseldorf-based Group engages in an investment fund focused on sustainable packaging.
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RESAG to present final results in May
The Special Working Group of the Conference of Environment Ministers "Strengthening the Use of Recycled Materials" (RESAG) plans to present its findings on May 16 in Berlin.
Union: Promote use of plastic recyclates more strongly
In a motion currently being debated in the Bundestag, the CDU and CSU are calling for extensive measures to strengthen the circular economy.
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Continental: Tires with polyester from PET bottles
The tire manufacturer is launching the first examples of a new production line containing recycling material.
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Again more plastic packaging recycled
The recycling of plastic packaging increased slightly in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to the GVM Recycling Balance.