Climate Protection
Climate Protection
22/10/2025
K 2025 Recap: These Were the Top Topics in the Plastics Industry
Fascinating technologies, strong momentum, and a positive atmosphere – K 2025 inspired visitors with its motto, "The Power of Plastics!"
Climate Protection
30/04/2025
Decarbonisation: CO₂-negative Materials for the Industry
Start-up carbonauten and machine manufacturer Arburg jointly develop new material solutions for lower-emission production
Climate Protection
09/04/2025
Earth Day 2025 – Plastics Pave the Way for the Energy Transition
With the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible", K 2025 is dedicated to the most important issues in the plastics and rubber industry.
Climate Protection
07/03/2025
Innovative Process for Recyclable In-Mould Electronics
Fraunhofer IZM develops recyclable, resource-efficient injection molding process for electronics
Climate Protection
06/03/2025
Clean Industrial Deal: Plastics as the Cornerstone of European Industry
Europe's Plastics Industry Urges Clear Measures for a Competitive Circular Economy
Climate Protection
15/01/2025
Packaging law and Recyclability
What obligations and incentives pave the way?
Climate Protection
02/12/2024
Falling EU Competitiveness Threatens Circular Plastics Transition
Sharp declines in European plastics production undermine sustainability goals
Climate Protection
15/11/2024
Sustainable plastics production through bio-based carbon capture in Finland
VTT and LUT University open pilot plant to convert carbon dioxide into valuable raw materials
Climate Protection
13/11/2024
Opportunities and limitations of recyclates in medical technology
Requirements for recycled plastic in medical technology
Climate Protection
08/10/2024
One year to go until K 2025: trends that move the industry
With the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible", K 2025 is dedicated to the most important issues in the plastics and rubber industry.
Climate Protection
18/09/2024
Sustainable Construction: Transparent Material to Save Energy
Polymer-based Micro-Photonic Multi-Functional Metamaterial (PMMM) from KIT supports energy-efficient construction methods
Climate Protection
02/08/2024
Covestro and Alibaba Cloud for Supply Chain Transparency
Joint Efforts to Improve Supply Chain Transparency and Carbon Footprint Tracking for Sustainable Materials
Climate Protection
19/07/2024
Global Impact Coalition: Net-zero Chemical Industry
Initially under the wing of the World Economic Forum, the now-independent Global Impact Coalition aims to advance decarbonization of the chemical industry
Climate Protection
20/03/2024
System technology: energy efficiency in the plastics industry
The plastics industry faces the challenge of harmonising efficiency and sustainability without compromising on ...
Climate Protection
23/02/2024
Fluoroplastics in focus
While environmentalists are calling for a ban on PFAS, industry associations are warning of the far-reaching consequences ...
Climate Protection
14/02/2024
FAQ on the Plastic Tax
In response to the growing environmental impact, the EU has introduced the so-called plastic tax – a step that has far-reaching ...
Climate Protection
25/01/2024
New EU packaging regulation: Voices from the industry
The European Parliament votes on new rules for packaging in the EU to reduce the amount of plastic waste...
Climate Protection
16/06/2023
Global chemical companies sign agreement on R&D Hub for plastic waste processing incubated by World Economic Forum
Hub will focus on developing new technologies for waste processing with lower CO2 footprint and greater levels of plastic waste recycling
Climate Protection
17/05/2023
CO2BioClean: Turning CO₂ into biodegradable plastics
Interview with David Newman, Communications Manager at CO2BioClean
Climate Protection
24/04/2023
A status check on the UN's plastic waste agreement
Is this a case of all pain, no gain?
Climate Protection
19/05/2022
Made up out of thin air
Recovering carbon (C) from waste gas streams and using it to manufacture industrial products
Climate Protection
30/06/2019
"The goal is to create an exciting vision that our consumers want to participate in with us."
Interview with Alexis Olans Haass, Director Sustainability, adidas PURPOSE
