AGPU becomes VinylPlus Germany
The "Arbeitsgemeinschaft PVC und Umwelt e.V." (AGPU) is now called "VinylPlus Deutschland e.V.". By changing its name, the German PVC industry is sending a clear signal in favour of the joint European commitment to sustainability. The network of currently more than 50 member companies and partners - in Germany alone - will be further strengthened and the dialogue with the industry that began over 30 years ago [...]
AGPU becomes VinylPlus Germany
The "Arbeitsgemeinschaft PVC und Umwelt e.V." (AGPU) is now called "VinylPlus Deutschland e.V.". With this change of name, the German PVC industry is sending a clear signal for its joint European commitment to sustainability. The network of currently more than 50 member companies and partners - in Germany alone - will be further strengthened and the dialogue with the [...]
VinylPlus® Med: Pilot project launched
Whether oxygen mask, infusion bag or nasal probe: no plastic is used as frequently in the health sector as PVC. However, many of these products can only be used once and then have to be disposed of. And this is exactly where the new VinylPlus® Med recycling programme comes in, because due to its properties, PVC products can be recycled very well to make new PVC products again. This [...]
VinylPlus® Med: Pilot project launched
Whether oxygen mask, infusion bag or nasal probe: no plastic is used as frequently in the health sector as PVC. However, many of these products can only be used once and then have to be disposed of. And this is exactly where the new VinylPlus® Med recycling programme comes in, because due to its properties, PVC products can be recycled very well to make new PVC products again. This [...]
Change in management at the KRV
As of January 2021, Markus Hartmann will take over the management of the Kunststoffrohrverband e. V. (KRV) in Bonn. He will succeed Dr Elmar Löckenhoff, who has been managing director of the KRV since 1997 and will gradually prepare for retirement at the turn of the year as part of a phased model. After retirement, Dr Löckenhoff will work in [...]
Change in management at the KRV
As of January 2021, Markus Hartmann will take over the management of the Kunststoffrohrverband e. V. (KRV) in Bonn. He will succeed Dr Elmar Löckenhoff, who has been managing director of the KRV since 1997 and will gradually prepare for retirement at the turn of the year as part of a phased model. After retirement, Dr Löckenhoff will work in [...]
Rewindo: Continental is a new premium partner
Rewindo, the recycling initiative for end-of-life PVC windows, roller shutters and doors, last week welcomed Continental as its first premium partner in the field of coatings for exterior applications for windows, facades, front doors and garage doors. Through this cooperation, Continental wants to contribute to saving resources in the production of plastic profiles for building products, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable [...].
Rewindo: Continental is a new premium partner
Rewindo, the recycling initiative for end-of-life PVC windows, roller shutters and doors, last week welcomed Continental as its first premium partner in the field of coatings for exterior applications for windows, facades, front doors and garage doors. Through this cooperation, Continental wants to contribute to saving resources in the production of plastic profiles for building products, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable [...].
New material flow diagram for Germany: More recyclates and recycling of plastics
There is hardly a topic of our time in which plastics do not play a - much discussed - role: modern consumer habits and their impact on the environment, resource protection and CO2 reduction in sectors such as mobility and construction, the generation of renewable energy by means of wind power or solar cells. For many years, a comprehensive life cycle analysis on plastics in Germany has been looking at all these [...]
New material flow diagram for Germany: More recyclates and recycling of plastics
There is hardly a topic of our time in which plastics do not play a - much discussed - role: modern consumer habits and their impact on the environment, resource protection and CO2 reduction in sectors such as mobility and construction, the generation of renewable energy by means of wind power or solar cells. For many years, a comprehensive life cycle analysis on plastics in Germany has been looking at all these [...]