CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Covid-19 crisis catches up with the sector in Germany / “Dramatic consequences” from second half year onwards / ZDB association expects zero growth at best / Non-residential construction particularly affected

RECYCLING

Waste management considered essential in Covid-19 pandemic / Germany's bvse calls for interest-free loans for recyclers / Unrestricted EU waste flows urgently needed

MARINE LITTER

European banks form "Clean Oceans Initiative" with projected EUR 2 bn funds / Focus on Africa, Asia and Middle East

GERMAN BUILDING INDUSTRY

Sector lags general economic recovery / Revenues slightly down in 2010 / Slow growth expected this year / Polymer prices follow costs upward / Weak demand dampens return to profitability