IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen Archive - Page 3 of 8 - packaging journal

Ik blitzumfrage plastics prices remain high

Ik blitzumfrage plastics prices remain high

Markets

IK economic trend: Weak demand depresses sentiment

26 July 2023

General

EU packaging regulation: plastic packaging at a disadvantage?

13 July 2023

Food from black plastic trays

Food from black plastic trays

Markets

Planned extension of the reusable packaging obligation meets with criticism

4 July 2023

According to DUH, the key points for the revision of the Packaging Act are not sufficient to make reusable packaging the standard.

According to DUH, the key points for the revision of the Packaging Act are not sufficient to make reusable packaging the standard.

General

Revision of the Packaging Act not sufficient

22 May 2025

BVE guidelines on single-use plastic food packaging

BVE guidelines on single-use plastic food packaging

Packaging materials and supplies

Disposable or reusable: guidelines provide clarity

23 June 2023

Picture of a machine over which a plastic film is running. IK

Picture of a machine over which a plastic film is running. IK

Markets

IK survey: Weak demand weighs on plastic packaging

23 June 2023

The study by eight industry associations shows the potential savings in greenhouse gas emissions with regard to packaging in Germany.

The study by eight industry associations shows the potential savings in greenhouse gas emissions with regard to packaging in Germany.

Packaging materials and supplies

Packaging on the road to climate neutrality

15 June 2023

PackTheFuture Awards 2023 Winner

PackTheFuture Awards 2023 Winner

Packaging materials and supplies

PackTheFuture Award 2023: These are the winners

10 May 2023

rPET is in demand and is increasingly being used for PET beverage bottles.

rPET is in demand and is increasingly being used for PET beverage bottles.

Packaging materials and supplies

Increased use of rPET for beverage bottles

28 March 2023

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

Affected associations criticise a possible double cost burden for citizens.

Affected associations criticise a possible double cost burden for citizens.

Packaging materials and supplies

Concern about double burden on citizens

7 February 2023

The PackTheFuture competition recognises innovative and sustainable plastic packaging.

The PackTheFuture competition recognises innovative and sustainable plastic packaging.

Packaging materials and supplies

Call for the 5th PackTheFuture competition

17 September 2023

A polystyrene container that can also be made from rEPS.

A polystyrene container that can also be made from rEPS.

Packaging materials and supplies

Recycled polystyrene soon from the Yellow Bag?

14 January 2023

Circular Resources takes over the Green Dot

Circular Resources takes over the Green Dot

Packaging materials and supplies

EU plans new regulations for packaging and recycling

4 June 2023

Packaging materials and supplies

Single-use plastic fund on its way

2 November 2022

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