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.

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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.

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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.

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Erema joins Chemical Recycling Europe

The equipment manufacturer considers chemical recycling a useful addition to recycle as much plastic waste as possible.

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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.

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Using AI to increase recyclate use

The BMBF is funding a research project whose goal is a digital system to strengthen plastics recycling.

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ARA launches social media campaign on littering

"How hard can it be?!" is the title of the campaign with which Altstoff Recycling Austria AG (ARA) wants to raise awareness among young people.

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DSD enters chemical recycling

Together with EEW Energy from Waste, DSD plans to develop a new process for processing mixed plastics and sorting residues.

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