PlayBack and recycle
Toy maker Matell is also focusing on a take-back and recycling program for aging toys.
Billions invested in chemical recycling
According to PlasticsEurope, investments are expected to increase from 2.6 in 2025 to 7.2 billion euros in 2030.
Symposium on the circular economy
On June 29, the SKZ Plastics Center invites to the innovation day "Circular Economy" online.
Transport sector as biggest polluter
According to a UBA study, tire abrasion is responsible for most of the plastics remaining in the environment.
Packaging design holistic
Sabic and KraussMaffei have opened a joint development center for thin-wall packaging in Switzerland.
If the postman rings twice
As part of a pilot project, the post office in Reinach, Switzerland, collects plastic waste.
Carbon in the loop
German chemists nominated for European Patent Office (EPO) prize for solution to use CO2 waste.
LyondellBasell produces recycled plastics in Wesseling
The chemical company is now producing polymers from plastic waste at its German site.
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Packaging logo as a sorting aid
Dual systems offer separation instructions with which distributors can mark their packaging.
Prefer recycled products
According to the KrWG, public authorities should give preference to recycled products when purchasing. The IÖW has developed recommendations for this.