… During the dismantling of ELVs before shredding, an average of 3 kilograms of plastic parts per ELV were separated for recycling. This confirms a positive trend: … this figure still falls far short of the target of an average of 20 kilograms of plastic per vehicle defined by UBA for the dismantling of ELVs. The statistical gap … Tags End of Life Vehicles Directive end-of-life vehicle illegal waste disposal plastics recycling recovery rate waste recycling recycling rate … In Germany, some …

… less grit. Product-specific recycled material ratios: Recycled material ratios in plastics production should be established at European level with the aim of increasing the use of secondary plastics. This could include provisions to increase the minimum share of recycled …

… insulation materials, in upholstery materials or the coatings of housing plastics. Associated content Publications Identification of potentially …

… so-called “anthropogenic material stock” including stones, metals, wood and plastics was estimated to amount to a total material stock of 51.7 billion tonnes. …

… release No. 02/2018 | 22.01.2018 Bisphenol A is a raw material for polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins and, with an annual production volume of 3.8 million … from tinned food cans (where Bisphenol A can feature in the internal coating) and plastic containers to reusable containers made, for instance, of glass. Printed …

… One of the main reasons for this is nutrient inputs from agriculture. A look at plastic waste in the North Sea is also sobering. Large quantities of waste continue to end up in the oceans, where plastics only degrade very slowly. It will be a long time before the agreed target …

… When it comes to the need for environmental policy action, the issue of plastic waste is at the top of the list for the respondents: A large majority, 75 percent, consider the reduction of plastic waste inputs into nature to be a central task of policymakers. 72 percent of … "We want to achieve a legally binding international agreement against global plastic waste by 2024. At national level, I have already proposed a law to avoid …

… skin. Another group of substances being studied are the phthalates. This group of plasticisers includes substances that affect fertility and are used in many plastic products, including food packaging. Although initial HBM4EU results show …

… from centuries of coal combustion or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from the plasticisers in plastics. Because of this consistent pollution none of Germany's surface waters, …

… to operate in a more environmentally friendly way, for example by not using plastic packaging or by producing more durable goods. Green apps and websites in …