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August 7, 2026 · First Premium classification awarded to Schütz
At interpack 2026, Schütz received the first assessment certificate based on the new plastship Monitored Materials system; right: Andreas Bastian, Managing Director of plastship GmbH, left: Patrick Bauer, Global Head of SHEQ Management and Technical Customer Service at Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA. © plastship/Schütz
May 4, 2026 · Why the use of recycled materials is a strategic decision – not a procurement project
April 28, 2026 · Sourcing Intelligence. Circular Supply.
Recyclate sourcing, material quality and material flow management for industry
February 6, 2026 · Waldems, January 2025 – With a clear focus on system establishment, digitalization, partnerships, and practical solutions, plastship kicks off the new year. The mission remains unchanged: to further promote the use of recyclates and strengthen the circular economy. Through initiatives such as the Plastics Recycling Taskforce, the Recycled Material Benchmark, and expanded sourcing activities, plastship aims to set new standards and accelerate progress in the industry.
December 8, 2025 · The plastics circular economy is undergoing a profound transformation. New regulatory requirements such as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), economic pressure and technological innovation are colliding with a historically grown industry that must fundamentally rethink its structures, processes and mindsets. Tensions arise between ambition and reality – but so do new opportunities.
In conversation with Dr Peter Orth, chemist, long-standing industry expert and co-editor of the specialist book “Circular Economy of Plastics – From Plastics Recycling Towards Feedstock Transformation”, we discuss the actual state of the circular economy, the limits of political steering, the real value of digitalisation – and why responsibility and cooperation ultimately matter more than any individual technology.
December 4, 2025 · Eurostat has published the EU’s new packaging waste figures for 2023. For the first time in years, they show a clear reduction in the amount of waste generated per capita. At the same time, it becomes evident that structural differences between EU Member States remain significant – and that plastic packaging, in particular, continues to make the path towards European targets a challenging one.
November 7, 2025 · Qualität, Vertrauen und Transparenz – offiziell bestätigt
In October 2025, plastship GmbH was successfully certified by TÜV NORD CERT GmbH according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management).
October 30, 2025 · A strong network for waste management companies, recyclers and solution providers – shaping innovation together
October 22, 2025 · A recap of eight inspiring trade fair days in Düsseldorf | Hall 7, Stand 70SU-04
October 1, 2025 · Visit us from 8–15 October 2025 in Düsseldorf | Hall 7, Stand 70SU-04
October 1, 2025 · Three intensive trade fair days are behind plastship and its mother company RIGK GmbH: From 23 to 25 September, the companies presented themselves at FACHPACK 2025 in Nuremberg as reliable partners for sustainable packaging solutions, circular systems and digital innovations. The conclusion: strong interest, valuable insights, and a clear mandate to jointly drive the plastics circular economy forward within the industry.
August 29, 2025 · With the “plastship Material Stories” series, plastship accompanies the journey to the two most important industry events of the year – FACHPACK 2025 in Nuremberg and K-Messe 2025 in Düsseldorf. Each edition highlights a selected recyclate from our portfolio, exemplifying quality, consistency, and the potential of a functioning circular plastics economy.
August 29, 2025 · With the “plastship Material Stories” series, plastship accompanies the journey to the two most important industry events of the year – FACHPACK 2025 in Nuremberg and K-Messe 2025 in Düsseldorf. Each edition highlights a selected recyclate from our portfolio, exemplifying quality, consistency, and the potential of a functioning circular plastics economy.
August 14, 2025 · Visit us from 23–25 September 2025 in Nuremberg | Hall 5, Stand 101
August 8, 2025 · The plastics recycling industry is under considerable economic pressure. Industry associations such as the BVSE – Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Waste Management are therefore calling for targeted political action to safeguard the circular economy in Europe. plastship explicitly supports these demands.
July 24, 2025 · plastship calls for stronger political frameworks, realistic circular economy strategies and reliable market access
This year’s Earth Overshoot Day occurred on 24 July, marking the earliest date ever recorded. This symbolic yet scientifically grounded day signals the point in the year when humanity's resource consumption exceeds what Earth’s ecosystems can regenerate in twelve months. According to the Global Footprint Network, we are now using resources at 1.8 times the planet’s regenerative capacity. Germany alone would need three Earths to sustain its current way of living.
July 24, 2025 · Greater efficiency, higher quality, more recycling – this is the goal of the KISS project.
Together with strong industry partners and under the leadership of RIGK GmbH, plastship is working to analyse, optimise, and bring greater transparency to plastic material flows through the use of artificial intelligence.
April 8, 2025 · Challenges and practical solutions
Date: 8 May 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:35 (CET)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Participation: Free of charge, registration required via Eventbrite
April 7, 2025 · From April 1 to 2, 2025, plastship presented practical solutions for promoting the circular economy at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam, alongside RIGK GmbH and Hannawald Plastik GmbH. Despite the current challenges in the recycling market, the mood at plastship was optimistic and solution-oriented.
March 26, 2025 · How HPF and plastship are driving the circular economy forward
March 14, 2025 · plastship is now a member of bvse, the German Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Waste Management (Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V.).
February 21, 2025 · On April 1st and 2nd, 2025, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam will bring together leading experts and companies to showcase innovative approaches for a circular plastics economy.
February 6, 2025 · Waldems, February 2025 – Since its launch in July 2024, the KISS project (“AI-based qualification, management, and optimisation of material flows to close regional resource cycles”) has demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can make the circular economy for plastics more efficient and sustainable. As a key partner, plastship is working alongside RIGK GmbH, RAM GmbH and Veridis Technologies to improve the targeted collection and high-quality recycling of used plastics from industry, commerce, and agriculture in Hesse.
January 26, 2025 · Waldems, January 2025 – With a clear focus on system establishment, digitalization, partnerships, and practical solutions, plastship kicks off the new year. The mission remains unchanged: to further promote the use of recyclates and strengthen the circular economy. Through initiatives such as the Plastics Recycling Taskforce, the Recycled Material Benchmark, and expanded sourcing activities, plastship aims to set new standards and accelerate progress in the industry.
December 5, 2024 · Plastship in conversation with Jeroen Glansdorp, CEO & Co-founder of Veridis: achieving a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration
November 11, 2024 · Waldems, October 2024 – plastship GmbH invites you to register for the 4th International Recycling Forum on December 10–11, 2024, at the Dorint Hotel in Wiesbaden. Organized by RIGK and EPRO, this event brings together international experts to drive the future of plastics recycling. The forum offers hands-on insights, top-notch networking opportunities, and concrete case studies – an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
October 17, 2024 · Waldems, 17 October 2024 – plastship is proud to announce its partnership with trinamiX, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and a subsidiary of BASF. Together, the two companies aim to drive the circular economy forward through innovative solutions for the precise identification and analysis of plastics. As part of the Plastics Recycling Taskforce, trinamiX will play a key role in enhancing transparency and efficiency in manufacturing and recycling processes.
September 30, 2024 · Working together for a sustainable circular economy with plastics
September 2, 2024 · From 24 to 26 September 2024, the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre will host FACHPACK, Europe’s leading trade fair for packaging, technology, and processing. Together with its parent company, RIGK GmbH, plastship will showcase innovative solutions for a sustainable plastics-based packaging industry at booth 220 in Hall 5.
August 28, 2024 · Waldems, 28 August 2024 – plastship is pleased to announce a new partnership with HPF The Mineral Engineers. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality and functionality of plastic recyclates through the use of high-performance and highly specialised fillers and additives.
July 23, 2024 · Waldems, July 2024 – plastship GmbH is pleased to announce its participation in FACHPACK 2024, taking place from September 24 to 26 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. As Europe's leading trade fair for packaging, technology, and processes, FACHPACK provides a unique platform to discover groundbreaking innovations and network with industry professionals.
July 11, 2024 · Waldems, July 2024 – plastship is pleased to participate as a sponsor and exhibitor at the 4th International Recycling Forum organized by RIGK in collaboration with the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO). The event will take place on December 10 and 11, 2024, at the Dorint Hotel in Wiesbaden, Germany, under the theme "Networking towards a Circular Economy."
June 17, 2024 · When innovation and recycling come together, solutions emerge that revolutionize the effectiveness of the circular economy with plastics.
June 14, 2024 · The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) is fast approaching on June 19 - 20, and two companies dedicated to improving plastic recycling will be presenting their latest developments: plastship GmbH and its premium partner Veridis Technologies B.V. The partnership between the two companies aims to optimize the quality of recyclates, thereby promoting sustainable resource management.
April 17, 2024 · An odour assessment device for recyclates
March 19, 2024 · 3S technology in use in the food industry and for the odour assessment of recycled plastics
February 13, 2024 · At the beginning of 2024, Professors Bonten from the University of Stuttgart and Endres from IKK – Hannover Institute discuss current developments in the plastics industry and circular economy in an exclusive interview.
October 19, 2023 · Practical insights - Innovative technology for odour assessment in manufacturing using recycled plastics
