An IFAT flag bearing the words “IFAT Munich” in front of a group of people outdoors

IFAT 2026 in Munich: “Circularity is a must”

From 4 to 7 May 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies will focus on key issues relating to circularity and climate protection.

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Agilyx acquires majority stake in GreenDot

The Norwegian recycler Agilyx ASA has increased its stake in the parent company of the “Green Dot” (DSD) to 50.1 per cent.

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Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026

PRSE 2026 will take place on 5 and 6 May 2026 at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Close-up of the entrance hall at the Interpack trade fair, showing a large crowd and a big screen displaying the words “WELCOME HOME”

Coming soon: interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf

From 7 to 13 May 2026, Düsseldorf will once again become the global hub for the packaging industry.

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Excerpt from the title of the OECD Report on the Chemical Safety of Recycled Materials

OECD Report on the Chemical Safety of Recycled Plastics

According to Euwid, the report analyzes how the safety of recycled plastics can be reliably assessed given their complex composition.

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VDMA on CHINAPLAS 2026: China remains a key market

At CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai, the industry aims to impress with topics such as efficiency, the circular economy and AI.

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Circular Plastics Alliance relaunched: Industry calls on the EU for swift implementation

Associations representing the European plastics value chain are urging swift action to boost recycling, competitiveness and investment.

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Infographic showing figures on recycled agricultural plastics (37,342 tons), annual CO₂ savings (37,042 tons), and the amount of CO₂ sequestered, expressed as the number of trees (approximately 2,670,000); figures from the Fraunhofer Institute Umsicht

ERDE initiative reports successful results for 2025

In Germany, over 37,000 tonnes of used agricultural plastics were collected and sent for recycling in 2025.

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Exterior view of Kassel City Hall with a banner for the Waste and Resources Forum

Kassel Waste and Resources Forum 2026

The conference, accompanied by a trade fair, will take place from April 14 to 17, 2026, at the Kongress Palais Kassel.

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EU Commission presents guidelines on the PPWR

On 30 March 2026, the Commission presented guidelines on the interpretation of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR).

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