03/06/2026
📢 German government decides Circular Economy Action Programme today.
With today’s decision on the NKWS Action Programme, Germany is taking the next step towards turning circular economy ambitions into concrete measures.
"Today, the circular economy is more than just bottle deposits and waste separation – today it is a stock market-relevant industrial factor" federal minister Schneider says "Germany is a country with few natural resources of its own, so we have to recycle, that makes us independent"
The programme clearly recognises that circularity is not only an environmental topic, but a core element of industrial policy, competitiveness and raw material security – especially in times of global supply chain risks.
As a packaging manufacturer built on recycled plastics, Cabka welcomes the clear political focus on scaling circularity – particularly the ambition to strengthen the use of secondary raw materials and reduce dependence on primary resources.
Our experience shows that circularity only works when the entire system performs: from effective collection and sorting, to reliable demand for recyclates, to clear and practical regulatory frameworks.
The Action Programme rightly highlights the need to combine innovation, investment and market incentives – including stronger public procurement and support for circular technologies.
In the plastics sector, the potential is already tangible: recycled materials can significantly reduce emissions – with CO₂ savings of up to 80% compared to virgin plastics – while also strengthening resource security.
For us, the direction is clear: circular business models are not only an environmental necessity, but a key lever for competitiveness and resilience of European industry.
At Cabka, we are ready to play our part.
Photo: Picture Alliance/dpa | Elisa Schu
