GKV Association of the Plastics Processing Industry Archive - packaging journal

General

Packaging industry looks ahead to possible UN plastics agreement

5 August 2025

Recycling. Picture of eight hands arranged in a circle and holding various types of packaging.

Recycling. Picture of eight hands arranged in a circle and holding various types of packaging.

Green Packaging

Create financial incentives for recyclable packaging

18 June 2024

Markets

Data collection on the plastic material flow

29 February 2024

Markets

Increased criticism of plastic tax

5 January 2024

The PVC Germany 2021 material flow diagram from VinylPlus and PlasticsEurope shows that the use of recyclates has increased.

The PVC Germany 2021 material flow diagram from VinylPlus and PlasticsEurope shows that the use of recyclates has increased.

Markets

Plastics processing industry expresses concern

24 February 2023

During the transitional period, companies in the plastics industry can use the associations' guidelines to adapt to the EU requirements.

During the transitional period, companies in the plastics industry can use the associations' guidelines to adapt to the EU requirements.

Packaging materials and supplies

Guidelines on the use of recyclates in food contact

28 November 2022

Aquapak study Sustainable Packaging in Europe

Aquapak study Sustainable Packaging in Europe

Green Packaging

Using recyclate, but the right way

4 November 2022

Picture of three people in protective clothing looking at a machine.

Picture of three people in protective clothing looking at a machine.

Markets

Many training places still available

4 April 2022

Image of a machine that processes plastic film.

Image of a machine that processes plastic film.

Packaging materials and supplies

Guide to CO2 savings

16 March 2022

Markets

Plastics industry under pressure despite growth

4 March 2022

Camm recycling

Camm recycling

Packaging materials and supplies

„We are plastics“ initiative launches

6 September 2021

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