Plastics: a fundamental pillar in the expansion of wind energy

Wind energy is an important renewable energy source. Did you know that most wind turbines contain a lot of plastic?

Plastic, the reliable helper: feeling good at home

Coronavirus, lockdown, working from home: staying at home was the order of the day for a long time, and more than some people would have liked.

A little housework: plastic as a household helper

Plastic doesn't just come in the form of packaging. Whether it's a lunch box, a laundry basket, a cleaning bucket or a toilet brush – it's a real multi-talent that supports us in a wide variety of ways in our everyday lives.

Plastics and 5G – a team that connects at speed

There's a striking gap between aspiration and reality when it comes to network coverage in Germany.

Whether cars, planes or trams: plastics make things lighter

Over 50 percent less weight per component and still safer – plastics make it possible.

Working from home – plastics make it possible

Almost one in three employees worked from home during the pandemic. This was also made possible by a colourful array of applications made of plastics – whether in your laptop, office chair or desk lamp.

Get out into the green – gardening made easy

Garden owners have to do a lot for their garden dream. Many little helpers made of plastic provide assistance.

A pretty good combination: plastic and water

Plastic and water can be a pretty good combination – and not just for the sustainable supply of drinks in PET bottles.

Barefoot, naked & without rackets – tennis without plastic

Ball sports such as tennis or badminton are popular among all age groups. Players must be agile and nimble. They need strong muscles to deliver a proper stroke. And they need the right equipment.

Plastics circular economy – what exactly does it mean?

Does your head spin when you hear the term ‘circular economy’? Let's stop – and take a break to explain.

Wind turbines: no energy transition without plastics

Whether e-mobility, Internet from everywhere, working from home or energy transition: the world is currently seeing a 180-degree turn.

Sustainable plastics value creation within planetary boundaries?

André Bardow and his team from ETH Zurich and RWTH Aachen University are researching which strategies lead to the goal.

Raw material-independent and climate-neutral – innovations for the circular economy

Producing plastics independently of raw materials and in a climate-neutral way - impossible? No! Here are examples and innovations for the circular economy

European Waste Prevention Week: 3 Tips for Sustainable Fashion

The European Week of Waste Prevention (EWAV) aims to anchor the sustainable use of resources in public awareness through various actions. This year, the campaign will take place from November 19 to 27, 2022 - in Germany with a focus on the sustainable use of textiles.

Time to turn things around: take your waste with you!

European Week for Waster Reduction - Who is not annoyed by carelessly discarded fast food packages in the park or broken glass on cycle paths?

Plastics and 5G – a team that connects at speed

There's a striking gap between aspiration and reality when it comes to network coverage in Germany.

Killing two birds with one stone – plastic from CO₂

The whole world is working towards emitting less carbon dioxide to put a stop to climate change as far as possible. It’s therefore a good idea to use CO₂ can be recycled. The plastics industry, for example, uses it in its production processes. as a valuable chemical raw material.

Efficient waste separation – properly separated is half recycled

Does the toothpaste tube actually belong in the yellow bin? Or in residual waste? Are you not sure? Don't worry, you're not alone.

Plastics: a fundamental pillar in the expansion of wind energy

Wind energy is an important renewable energy source. Did you know that most wind turbines contain a lot of plastic?

Food at the highest level – thanks to plastic

Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) ensure that the cold chain is maintained for foodstuffs during transport and storage.

No Green Deal without Fluoroplastics

No energy transition without fluoroplastics! They are used in solar panels, wind turbines and batteries. Find out everything about the high-performance plastic in our article.

First European certification scheme to prevent the loss of plastic pellets launched

Recycling yes, granulate loss - no! European certification Operation Clean Sweep launched

World Economic Forum: Session on Plastic Pollution

very minute, one garbage truck of plastic waste is dumped into the ocean. In a 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 "𝘌𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯" on WEF all panelists – from consumer packaging to finance, from NGO to developing country – agreed, that the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution must be 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 in depth.

European Waste Prevention Week: 3 Tips for Sustainable Fashion

The European Week of Waste Prevention (EWAV) aims to anchor the sustainable use of resources in public awareness through various actions. This year, the campaign will take place from November 19 to 27, 2022 - in Germany with a focus on the sustainable use of textiles.

Time to turn things around: take your waste with you!

European Week for Waster Reduction - Who is not annoyed by carelessly discarded fast food packages in the park or broken glass on cycle paths?

Fresh fish on the table – fish farming with aquaculture

The downside, however, is that fishing activity is booming, resulting in increased overexploitation of the oceans. More and more fish farming sites are being built onshore to counteract this. And guess what: their production facilities are made of plastic.

Whether single-use or reusable takeaway: plastics can do both

"A coffee and a small salad to go, please." Ordering to take away from your nearby bistro, café or bakery during your lunch break: a practical and convenient thing to do.

Waste separation is a waste of time? Recycling myths and a fact check

Deckel auf, Müll rein, Klappe zu – ist doch egal, was oben draufsteht. Ganz Open the lid, throw the rubbish in, close the lid – it doesn't matter what it says on top. Totally wrong! We need to be careful where we dispose of our waste if we want to help protect the environment.