Plastics Europe Germany: Circular Economy Not a Trend, but a Duty

Managing Director Christine Bunte talks about the EU's Clean Industrial Deal, new packaging regulations and the role of the plastics industry on the road to climate neutrality

Exclusively for K-Mag

08/09/2025

How can the European plastics industry become climate neutral while remaining competitive? Christine Bunte, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Germany, provides insights into the EU's strategic decisions in a video interview. The focus is on the Clean Industrial Deal, new packaging requirements and specific targets for recycling and the use of recycled materials. Why companies need to act now – and where the industry is still not being given sufficient consideration.

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Editor: Elena Blume | K-Mag

Elena Blume has been writing for various industry magazines for eight years and joined the K-Mag editorial team in 2021. She is particularly interested in topics related to innovative plastics solutions that contribute to sustainability and address current challenges relevant to industry and society.

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