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The German plastics industry is facing debilitating energy and raw material shortages going into the K 2022 trade show.

Why is plastic becoming scarce? Plastic bags will soon be banned in Germany. But plastic wrap material will still be required for packaging. However, the industry is currently grappling with supply problems owing to a lack of raw materials. What would the food packaging industry do without plastic wrap? The coronavirus pandemic has shown all too clearly how vulnerable global supply chains are. Even the production of such simple things as plastic wrap for meat and cheese in supermarkets has been affected as it is a product involving global cooperation. Most small and medium-sized companies act...

news Why is plastic becoming scarce? dw.com 3 hrs ago Andreas Becker Plastic bags will soon be banned in Germany. But plastic wrap material will still be required for packaging. However, the industry is currently grappling with supply problems owing to a lack of raw materials. © picture alliance/dpa/A. Burgi What would the food packaging industry do without plastic wrap? The coronavirus pandemic has shown all too clearly how vulnerable global supply chains are. Even the production of such simple things as plastic wrap for meat and cheese in supermarkets has been affected ...