Tag: Germany
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Should Germans Be Blamed for the Ursula Fiasco?
Germany gave us Beethoven, Einstein and Ursula. Brussels installed the malfunction, renewed her contract, and now refuses to honour the…
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Germany’s Planned Plastics Tax Faces Industry Opposition
Germany plans a €550-per-tonne tax on plastic packaging from July 2027, prompting industry warnings about costs, bureaucracy and recycling investment.
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Trump Puts France and Germany Under Pressure Over Diesel
Trump pressures France and Germany over diesel reserves, exposing Europe’s energy vulnerability and the declining leverage of its biggest economies.
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Germany’s Leuna-Polyamid Shuts Nylon Production
Leuna-Polyamid will end nylon production in Germany after failing to find an investor, amid high costs and Chinese competition.
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Evonik Shuts Two German Chemical Plants
Evonik will close two German chemical sites, shifting production elsewhere as weak demand, Asian competition and margin pressure hit operations.
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Saudi Arabia Abandons Europe’s Chemical Recycling Ship
SABIC’s European exit and Plastic Energy’s collapse expose growing cracks in Europe’s chemical recycling ambitions as German investors take over.
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Global Supply Disruptions Rescue German Chemicals
German chemical producers see improving demand and sentiment, but weak capacity utilisation and global uncertainty continue to cloud the sector’s…
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Germany Needs an Oil Champion
Did Germany make a strategic mistake by never building a global oil and gas champion? This article explores the history…
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Germany’s Chemical Industry Takes Another Hit
Germany’s chemical industry is facing another major challenge as exceptionally low water levels on the Rhine disrupt the transport of…
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Germany is loosing patience with the European Commission
One of the proposed measure includes “cutting staff numbers in the European institutions.”
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German Chancellor (Merz) was a Blackrock lobbyist
Friedrich Merz and BlackRock: Overview and Controversies
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Germany’s Vast Plastics Market Poised for a Biobased Shift
https://whattheythink.com/news/127922-germanys-vast-plastics-market-poised-biobased-shift
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German trade association calls for higher glass bottle deposit as industry remains divided
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/germany-glass-bottle-deposit.html
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BioPEtex project: Development of PE-based, spun-dyed, sustainable clothing made from bio-based raw materials
https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/en/detail/biopetex-project-development-of-pe-based-spun-dyed-sustainable-clothing-made-from-bio-based-raw-materials
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Dow and Mura cancel chemical recycling plant in Germany
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/dow-mura-technology-cancel-chemical-recycling-plant-in-germany
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German nazi cabal for compostable plastics
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German researchers described new selective biocatalyst to produce epoxides from styrene
https://news.rub.de/english/press-releases/2025-07-08-biotechnology-producing-desired-epoxides-pollutants
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Plastic Industry wants to contaminate our food chain with so-called compostable plastics
The press release is in German because it’s a german based (BASF) conspiracy against human kind. The most used biodegradable…
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Reusable packaging: German lessons for the Dutch market
Read https://kidv.nl/reusable-packaging-german-lessons-for-the-dutch-market
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K 2025 Launches Reusable Cups Pilot Program
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German petitions call for EU-wide PFAS phase-out
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German scientist develop game-changing process that could help solve growing global trash issue
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The First bioplastic car was built by Soviet East-Germany (FREE)
Here’s the first bioplastic car to have been produced at commercial scale. This is a FREE article
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ClickPlastics bioplastic compound plant in operation
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Germany opens National Soil Monitoring Centre
Germany will be able to monitor the toxic effect of compostable plastics on the soils
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Mitsui Chemicals Europe expands laboratory operations in Düsseldorf
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Germany Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
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Australia and Germany team up to turn lignin into valuable biochemicals
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Germany’s Lignopure raises €2.4M to remove microplastics and harmful chemicals from home care products
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Australian-German collaboration provides Asia-Pacific region with hemp-based packaging
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German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
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German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
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LyondellBasell JV starts chemical recycling operations in Germany
Source One Plastics Starts Operations at Plastic Waste Sorting and Recycling Facility
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German farmers protest is growing (FREE)
After the Belgian and the Dutch farmers protest, now comes the German farmers protest. Nobody noticed the Belgian farmers cos…
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Germany to tax Plastic sector
Well, I have to congratulate the German government for the reasons given why they will tax plastic companies. I think…
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LyondellBasell to build chemical recycling plant in Germany
LyondellBasell to Build Industrial-scale Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany
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Project to convert PE(T) waste into PHA and PHBV
Interantional project to convert PE and PET waste into PHA of the type PHBV
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German designer creates “remade wood” objects using tree-based bioplastic
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ALPLA and Tonissteiner partner on reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material
The packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and the mineral water company Privatbrunnen TÖNISSTEINER Sprudel have developed a reusable PET bottle…
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CropEnergies opts for climate-neutral energy solution for new production plant
GETEC Group will build a plant for climate-neutral energy supply and the supply of e.g. steam and compressed air on…
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SKZ and Fraunhofer Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)
A recently started research project of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen and the…
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BioPowder expands capabilities with Gebrüder Dorfner partnership
Paints, coatings and composites markets will gain access to high-performance renewable additives.
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Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuels
This is just the top of the iceberg. Some people say that if the European Commission was doing its job…
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Compostable disposable bag wins at “Jugend forscht”
More than 170 talents from Germany traveled to the Hanseatic city for four days to present their research work. The…
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Bioplastics become more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality.
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Carboliq to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Germany
Chemical recycling of complex multilayer films / Planned construction of a 10,000 t/y plant in Germany
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Chemicals from Residues – Leipzig Scientists Bring Chemical Production at Biogas Plants to Pilot Scale
How can chemicals for the bioeconomy be produced on a large scale from regional residues? This question is being investigated…
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Degradation of Plastic Waste Using Newly Developed Biocatalysts
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Faser Institute Bremen Develops High-Strength PLA
Novel PLA blend is proven on pilot plant scale for technical textile applications like aerospace, medical or automotive engineering.
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New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components
New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components Modeled On Nature’s Example
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Deciphering the Inner Workings of Bacteria
A team led by University of Oldenburg microbiologist Prof. Dr. Ralf Rabus and his PhD student Patrick Becker has gained…
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Germany to Ban Crop Based Biofuels
German Minister To Propose Withdrawal From Use Of Crop-Based Biofuels
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Adidas Project to Increase Use of Biobased Plastics in the Textile Industry
Call for bio-based textile research projects
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LyondellBasell Goes Chemical Recycling in Germany
LyondellBasell Makes Decision to Progress Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling, Germany
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University Spin-off Offers Cooperation on Valorization of Lignin Output Streams
University spin-off offers cooperation on valorization of lignin-rich output streams to companies related to biorefinery, chemistry or pulp and paper…
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Rittec Develops New Technology for Chemical Recycling of Textiles
German innovator RITTEC has demonstrated the feasibility of chemically recycling polyester from polycotton blend fabrics as part of the DiTex…
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Bayernoil and Biofabrik Partner on Chemical Recycling
BAYERNOIL and Biofabrik Cooperate on Advanced Chemical Recycling
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Dow and Mura Partner on Chemical Recycling in Germany
Dow and Mura Technology plan to locate Europe’s largest advanced recycling facility at Dow’s site in Böhlen, Germany
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Valmet and Mercer to Build Lignin Plant
Valmet delivers LignoBoost XS plant for Mercer Rosenthal in Germany
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Germany and NL Go Back to Coal Power Plants
The European Green Deal is turning into a farce …. like the rest of Ursula’s mandate. Sometimes we see her…
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Germany May Limit Biofuel Production
Germany may halt biofuel production to protect food security.
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Germany Invests in Bio Activated Carbon
Bio Activated Carbon from Renewable Raw Materials. One million euro funding for research project of carbonauten GmbH and the Uni…
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Ban on Plastic Bags is Opportunity for Compostable Products
Ban on Plastic Bags is Opportunity for Compostable Products says German Compostable Plastics Association
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Borealis and Reclay Group Partner on Chemical Recycling
Borealis and Reclay Group establish a unique strategic partnership to tackle the challenge of plastic packaging waste and its recycling
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Video Documentary on German Bioplastics R&D
Sustainable Plastics are being Developed in Germany
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German Plastic Waste Export to Vietnam Blocked
The Greek customs stopped 37 containers with problematic plastic waste from Germany in the port of Piraeus.
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Pakistan and South Korea
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German Material Startup Receives Grant
€2.42 million grant by European Innovation Council (EIC)
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P&G Goes Digital Watermarks in Germany
P1G is testing more than 100 products with digital watermarks in Germany.
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EU Member States to Ban All PFAS Consultation
Update: The submission period was extended from the 19th of September to the 17th of October 2021! Five EU Member…
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Delivery Hero Launches Global Sustainable Packaging Program
Delivery Hero launches global Sustainable Packaging Program to reduce plastic waste and make statement on PFAS.
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Sudzucker Receives Grant to Develop Bioplastic
You know there’s a problem regarding the allocation of tax payer money in Europe when the largest sugar company in…
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Compostable Packaging Reality in Germany
The reality regarding compostable packaging in Germany
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German Law to Transpose New EU CAP
German Cabinet Agrees on Draft Laws to Implement the New EU Agricultural Policy
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Bavaria Goes Compostable Bags
Practical test of organic fruit and vegetable bags started in Bavaria
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Germany to Produce CO2 Neutral Paper
Germany to build a Model Factory Paper
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Mars Balisto Goes Paper Packaging in Germany
Mars Wrigley’s BALISTO® Chocolate Bar Now in Paper for German Retail
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Borealis Advanced Mechanical Recycling Plant in Germany
Borealis and TOMRA open state-of-the-art plant for post-consumer plastic waste sorting and advanced mechanical recycling
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New German Bioplastics
The new plastic is bio-degradable.
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UPM Builds Biochemical Plant in Germany
The construction of UPM’s innovative biochemicals facility starts in Germany
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Germany and NL Sign a Devil Pact
And leave their European counterparts on the side?
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Germany To Lead Cheap and Efficient Carbon Storage
German scientists may have a brilliant idea!
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Germany Extends Deposit System on Drink Containers
The Bundesrat (upper house of German parliament) recently voted in favor of extending the mandatory deposit on containers to cover…
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German Packaging Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious German Packaging Awards are …
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SUP Producers to Pay for German Waste Management
‘You pay,’ Germany tells suppliers of throwaway utensils
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Germans Produce Detergents from Wood
Uni Hohenheim wants to test sustainable production of environmentally friendly bio-surfactants in the future hardwood technical center
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Germany Bans SUP Straws and Food Containers
Germany is banning the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds and food containers, bringing it in line with a…
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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
With the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce…
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German Government Looking for Green Talents
Striving for International Cooperation in Sustainability Research. Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the…
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German CDU Wants to Delay EU Climate Target
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects are expected to cause a deep recession in Europe and elsewhere.
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German Plastic Packaging Federation and Corona Crisis
Until a few weeks ago anyone hearing the words “plastic packaging” often thought of waste first. Plastic packaging had to…
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Wind Turbines Recycling
There are 30,000 wind turbines in operation in Germany, many of which are starting to age.
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New President German Chemical Federation
Christian Kullmann, chairman of the executive board of Evonik Industries AG, has been appointed new president of the German chemical…
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German City Commits to Zero Waste
Germans are world leaders in recycling, but one city has decided more needs to be done to protect the environment.
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German Federation Reacts to EU Plan to Expand Plastic Bans
In an interview in “Die Welt” the new EU Commissioner for Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius, thinks aloud about a general ban…
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German Government Adopts Bioeconomy Strategy
Climate change, species loss, dwindling resources, the growing world population – humanity is facing major challenges.
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Stora Enso Wins German Packaging Award
Stora Enso’s innovative packaging design “Wool locker” has been awarded the German Packaging Award 2019 by the German Packaging Institute…
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German Consumer Group Give First Blow to Bamboo Biocomposites
Makers of bamboo cups claim their products are reusable and ecologically friendly. German consumer group Stiftung Warentest tested 12 brands…
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Germany To Ban All Plastic Shopping Bags
Germany is planning to enforce a ban on plastic shopping bags, according to the country’s environment minister.
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Braskem Makes a Breakthrough in German Bottling Industry
Braskem, America’s largest producer of thermoplastic resins in and the leading producer of biopolymers in the world has announced that…
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