Polyrec with new members
With three new additions, the European association is also expanding the range of polymers covered in Recotrace.
Carbon dioxide as a source of raw materials
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute are developing a process to make CO2 usable as a raw material for plastics as well.
Eckes-Granini already converts to deposit for juice
Even before the mandatory deposit, which will apply from January 2021, the beverage producer is converting its brands to deposits.
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Survey: Germans have ambivalent relationship with plastics
According to a survey commissioned by IK and PlasticsEurope Deutschland, Germans' assessment ranges from "indispensable everyday companion" to "environmental enemy."
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Schwarz subsidiary Prezero continues to expand
The trading group's environmental division is to become active in Spain and Portugal following acquisitions from Ferrovial.
Chemical recycling as a valuable addition
In a position paper, the German Society for Waste Management (DGAW) advocates the use of chemical recycling as a complement to mechanical recycling processes.
Alba Group to be split up
Owners Eric and Axel Schweitzer are dividing the company between themselves. Asian business and plastics recycling are to go to Axel Schweitzer.
Erema joins Chemical Recycling Europe
The equipment manufacturer considers chemical recycling a useful addition to recycle as much plastic waste as possible.
Action alliance publishes "Golden Design Rules"
The Consumer Goods Forum's (CGF) Coalition of Action on Plastic Waste aims to promote a circular economy model.
Using AI to increase recyclate use
The BMBF is funding a research project whose goal is a digital system to strengthen plastics recycling.