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For our first show daily from K 2022, we feature a variety of what to expect as you meander the show or read our coverage from afar. We hear from CEOs about what to expect at this years show, with the headlining topics seemingly all looking at circularity, climate and recycling issues. …
Christiane Rohleder, a top deputy in the German environment ministry, kicked off K 2022 by noting challenges in the industry, but said sustainability must remain a focus.
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 ...