{"id":83066,"date":"2023-07-17T09:45:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T07:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=83066"},"modified":"2023-07-17T09:07:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T07:07:23","slug":"co-operation-for-plastic-circuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kooperation-fuer-kunststoffkreislaeufe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooperation for plastic cycles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"83066\" class=\"elementor elementor-83066\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cadb4f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"7cadb4f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e41ed8b exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"e41ed8b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2674b51 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2674b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>When it comes to recycling plastics, there are always discussions about chemical and mechanical recycling, as not all plastics can be recycled mechanically. PreZero and Shell have entered into a co-operation to work on solutions for the chemical recycling of plastics.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6c282c exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6c282c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?s=prezero\">PreZero<\/a> will be his <strong>Experience in the collection, sorting and processing of plastics<\/strong> to develop new solutions for the selection and conversion of waste into plastic recyclates. <a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?s=shell+\">Shell<\/a> becomes new <strong>drive forward technologies that enable plastic waste to be converted into its chemical components.<\/strong> which in turn can be used for the production of new plastics. The first joint initiative from the agreed collaboration is already being developed in the Netherlands.<\/p><blockquote><p>\u201eMany European countries are currently significantly increasing their recycling targets for plastics. To achieve these targets, we not only need to increase the capacity of our recycling plants, but also diversify the types of plastic waste we can process. Our new project offers new opportunities for recycling, as we are working with material that would otherwise end up as waste.\u201c<\/p><p><strong>Sven Nuener<\/strong>, Managing Director Business Development PreZero International<\/p><p>\u201eProper waste sorting and processing are crucial to the success of chemical recycling. I am therefore delighted that Shell is expanding its collaboration with PreZero. Our common goal is to develop an economical and sustainable value chain for plastic waste that is not suitable for mechanical recycling. By recycling the material for new high-quality plastic packaging and other products that would otherwise be made from fossil-based raw materials, we are making a significant contribution to the environment. <strong>Contribution to resource conservation and the circular economy<\/strong>. With the cooperation agreement, we are bringing together various players in a value chain in order to achieve progress.\u201c<\/p><p><strong>Marco Richrath<\/strong>, Senior Vice President Chemicals and Products Europe<\/p><\/blockquote><p><em>Source:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prezero-international.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PreZero<\/a><\/p><div class=\"packa-in-post-alle packa-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"packa-1981676271\"><div id=\"packa-1950350420\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PJ Self-promotion English 03\"><!--noptimize--><img src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png 840w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-332x83.png 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-664x166.png 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-688x172.png 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" width=\"840\" height=\"210\"  style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><!--\/noptimize--><\/a><\/div><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-815ae37 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"815ae37\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45bf2957 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"45bf2957\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7032ae75 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7032ae75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More news on recycling <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37474c58 elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-posts__hover-gradient exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"37474c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:38,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115540 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-maerkte tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-gesetze-und-verordnungen tag-gkv-gesamtverband-kunststoffverarbeitende-industrie tag-kunststoff-und-verbunde tag-packmittel-und-packstoffe tag-plastics-europe-deutschland cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/plastikabgabe-belastung-statt-lenkung\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115542\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/plastikabgabe-2027.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/plastikabgabe-belastung-statt-lenkung\/\">\n\t\t\t\tPlastic levy: a burden rather than a driver for the economy and environment\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tThe Federal Ministry of Finance's planned plastic levy is meeting with sharp criticism. It could burden the economy and the environment without achieving the desired ecological effects.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/plastikabgabe-belastung-statt-lenkung\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about the plastic levy: a burden rather than a steering mechanism for the economy and the environment\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115468 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-automatisieren-und-robotik tag-digitalisierung tag-interpack tag-itq tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/itq-setzt-auf-ki-und-nachwuchs\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115471\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/itq-nachwuchs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/itq-setzt-auf-ki-und-nachwuchs\/\">\n\t\t\t\tCircular Economy: ITQ relies on AI and young talent\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tAt Interpack 2026, ITQ will present how the circular economy can be implemented through AI and the promotion of young talent. The CirQmind project will be at the centre, demonstrating practical applications.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/itq-setzt-auf-ki-und-nachwuchs\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about the circular economy: ITQ focuses on AI and young talent\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115246 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-aus-dem-magazin category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-kunststoff-und-verbunde tag-magazin-02-2026 tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging tag-packmittel-und-packstoffe tag-pharma-kosmetik-chemie tag-werner-mertz cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/women-in-packaging-nachhaltige-verpackungen\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115247\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-julia-knobloch.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/women-in-packaging-nachhaltige-verpackungen\/\">\n\t\t\t\tWomen in Packaging: Shaping Sustainable Packaging\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tAs a packaging developer, Julia Knobloch has been instrumental in the development of sustainable packaging solutions at Werner &amp; Mertz for two years.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/women-in-packaging-nachhaltige-verpackungen\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Women in Packaging: Shaping sustainable packaging\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115234 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-bde tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging tag-packmittel-und-packstoffe cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/transformationsbooster-fuer-kreislaufwirtschaft\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-97648\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kreislaufwirtschaft.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/transformationsbooster-fuer-kreislaufwirtschaft\/\">\n\t\t\t\tAlliance calls for transformation booster for the circular economy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tAn industry alliance is urging for political measures to strengthen the circular economy. This is intended to secure jobs and make the industry fit for the future.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/transformationsbooster-fuer-kreislaufwirtschaft\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Alliance calls for transformation booster for the circular economy\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115228 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-kunststoff-und-verbunde tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging tag-packmittel-und-packstoffe tag-werner-mertz cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kreislaufwirtschaft-fuer-energiesouveraenitaet\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115230\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wernermertz-flaschen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kreislaufwirtschaft-fuer-energiesouveraenitaet\/\">\n\t\t\t\tWerner &amp; Mertz: A Circular Economy Brings Independence and Security\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tThe circular economy is gaining importance as a strategy for energy sovereignty and security. Werner &amp; Mertz demonstrates how companies can achieve economic stability through sustainable practices.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kreislaufwirtschaft-fuer-energiesouveraenitaet\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Werner &amp; Mertz: Circular economy brings independence and security\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tRead more \"\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-115032 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-green-packaging tag-abfalltechnik-und-recycling tag-initiative-natuerliche-kreislaufwirtschaft tag-kunststoff-und-verbunde tag-nachhaltigkeit-und-green-packaging cs-entry cs-video-wrap\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/forschungsprojekt-kompostierbare-kunststoffe\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-300x163.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-115034\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-664x360.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-688x373.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung-1044x566.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forschungsprojekt-kunststoffkompostierung.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/forschungsprojekt-kompostierbare-kunststoffe\/\">\n\t\t\t\tHow well do compostable films really break down in soil?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\tA German-Austrian project is investigating how compostable plastic films decompose in soil. 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