Overview: Young Professionals
Training in the plastics industry: technical college and companies get trainees fit for the job
06/05/2022
At 16, did you already know where you wanted to go on your professional journey? With the range of choices available to young people today, it can be difficult to make a decision at first glance. That's why it's beneficial to be taken by the hand and introduced to different professions. Wentus GmbH from Höxter sets a good example.
School meets business: getting young people excited about the plastics industry
19/04/2022
At 16, did you already know where you wanted to go on your professional journey? With the range of choices available to young people today, it can be difficult to make a decision at first glance. That's why it's beneficial to be taken by the hand and introduced to different professions. Wentus GmbH from Höxter sets a good example.
From the idea to a (sustainable) company: Circular Valley promotes start-ups
11/03/2022
Mentoring in areas such as marketing and sales, direct contact with large companies, and support from industry experts – this is what every start-up dreams of. In the Circular Valley in Wuppertal, Germany, this is reality. Entrepreneurs from a wide variety of fields who want to contribute to the Circular Economy with their work are supported here.
Young plastics researchers are on the trail of proper recycling
07/01/2022
The Pöppelmann Research Week on the topic of "Plastics and Recycling" brought young people closer to the topics of plastics and recycling.
Program aims to help students tackle the challenges of plastics waste
07/12/2021
Plastics waste presents a major challenge for humanity. There are many innovative people taking impactful action to address this issue, but their efforts are often on a small scale or overlooked, with no good means to scale them to make a significant difference.
"If you never ask, you'll never know" – traineeship in plastics extrusion
12/10/2021
There is a desperate need for skilled workers in the plastics industry. Yet the industry has a lot to offer. Reifenhäuser GmbH also proves this with its diverse range of training programs.
Practice makes perfect – playfully educating children on the world of plastics
21/09/2021
The demand for skilled workers in the so-called MINT professions is constantly increasing. The plastics industry is also feeling the effects of this. PlasticsEurope's declared goal is therefore to promote STEM education in schools.
3D printing plastic yourself: students educate themselves about plastics in workshops
16/08/2021
Precisely because plastic is such a versatile material, future generations must also be taught how to use and recycle it responsibly.
Added value for the environment: monitoring production, reducing rejects
14/07/2021
Plastic and its diversity can exert a fascination. This was also the case for Nele Zerhusen. In her bachelor's thesis, she later researched how plastics can be further developed for the benefit of the environment.