Destatis: Recycling rate increased in 2016
The waste recycling rate in Germany increased in 2016. This is the result of the "Waste Balance 2016" recently published by the Federal Statistical Office. According to this, of the total waste produced in Germany (411.5 million tonnes), around 44.4 million tonnes were recycled for energy and 287.6 million tonnes for materials. This results in a recycling rate of about 81 % (previous year 79%). The quota is higher in the individual sector [...].
PVC Recycling Finder is translated into English
From the end of the holiday season, the PVC Recycling Finder will also be available in an English version. The aim is to make even more interested parties aware of concrete recycling activities in Germany and thus to further expand the recycler network. In addition, the measure is intended to further intensify European cooperation and exchange. The Italian [...]
AGPU: 30 years for PVC
There was no way around the foundation of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft PVC und Umwelt e.V. (AGPU) 30 years ago. This has not changed to this day, even if the times when the material and products made of PVC were particularly criticised are now a thing of the past. Thanks to the long-standing commitment of AGPU member companies from the entire PVC value chain to [...]