… has been updated as follows: -3rd Amendment- Evaluation criteria document for plastics and other organic materials Polymer-specific annexes to the evaluation criteria document for plastics and other organic materials The documents are now available in English. …

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… (2-MBT) has been updated. The 2nd amendment of the evaluation criteria document for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water (general part …

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… quantities of waste packaging Between the years 2000 and 2016, the consumption of plastic packaging increased by about 74 percent. Source: Umweltbundesamt In Germany … of packaging continues to grow. Between the years 2000 and 2016, the consumption of plastic packaging increased by approximately 74 percent. In 2016, 70 percent of …

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… cooperate more closely. read more (in German) Industry & environment Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary Now available in English: UBA's biannual "What … takes an in-depth look at the circular economy in Germany with a special focus on plastics. The magazine offers data and facts and discusses current problems and …

… read more (in German) Environmental Innovation Programme encourages metal and plastic recycling Old auto-bodies and washing machines are now being shredded in … waste: all colours to be recycled The recycling of polyethylene and polypropylene plastics, which find widespread use in packaging and a variety of everyday items, …