PACKAGING RECYCLING GERMANY

Dual Systems satisfied with recovery volumes and recycling quotas for 2021 / Fewer exports of plastic packaging – ZSVR

TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES

Launch of recyclable shrink label film / Compatibility with olefin recycling systems

A SHORT Q&A

Bernd Ziethen, German expert on plastics and recycling, discusses the challenges for packaging reclaim and alternative trading channels

COVESTRO

Cooperation with Interseroh for recycling engineering plastics / Partners to examine chemical processes

COSMETICS PACKAGING

Beauty enhances the environment – increasing use of recyclate / Development of industry standard / Safety requirements unclear

NOVENTIZ

UK's Reconomy to acquire German waste disposal service provider / "Duales System" companies prove attractive

GUALAPACK

Recyclable PP pouch launched for liquid food / No aluminium barrier layer used

INTERSEROH

Laboratory accreditation for plastics recycling centre in Slovenia

INTERSEROH

New method tests packaging recycling capability / Cooperation with German institutes

SLOVENIA

Plans for European circular economy hub / Ljubljana has first-rate separate waste collection

INTERSEROH

Impact-resistant “Procyclen” recyclate for returnable containers / Cooperation with ExxonMobil to further strengthen plastics recycling

SCHWAN-STABILO

Marker pen housings made of old Coca-Cola bottle caps / Cooperation with Germany's Alba subsidiary Interseroh

ASSOCIATIONS

European Bioplastics elects new board / Andy Sweetman confirmed as chairman