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Plastic packaging often consists of multi-layer laminate films. Until now, there was no suitable recycling process for this complex system of different materials. Now, as a part of the "Circular Packaging" project, a demonstration plant is being built on an industrial scale.

According to calculations by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), the German labour market especially would suffer from a no-deal Brexit. Jobs in the automotive industry in particular would be affected. 

Inspired by nature, Chinese scientists have produced a synthetic analogue to vulcanised natural rubber that is as tough and strong as the original. At the same time, unlike conventional rubbers, the material is easy to recycle.