VDI paper on the circular economy for plastics
A green paper published by the Association of German Engineers e. V. (VDI) defines four key fields of action for the transformation to the Circular Economy.
Packaging: Cost explosion endangers production
Due to the sharp rise in energy costs and high raw material prices, manufacturers of plastic packaging are having to turn down orders.
Germans consume fewer thin plastic bags
To pack fruit or vegetables in the store, Germans still reached for shirt bags an average of 44 times in 2019.
Happy New Year!
The BKV wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year 2022. Stay healthy and optimistic!
Borealis acquires stake in Bockatech
Borealis acquires minority stake in UK-based sustainable packaging specialist.
Fish transport box made of recycled EPS
BASF, Vartdal Plast and Bremnes Seashore jointly developed a Styrofoam box made from chemically recycled plastic.
Sustainable shipping box
KIT students have developed a process for processing multilayer films into reusable shipping boxes.
Youth 4 Circular Future
The first network for young people in the circular economy is to be established starting next year.
What's the benefit of "plastic bans"?
Bans are supposed to work, according to the latest Polyproblem Report, but they don't reduce the amount of plastic waste.
UBA wants to strengthen plastics recycling in construction
According to a study by the UBA, there is still a lack of suitable specifications for the recycling and collection of waste.
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