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Syensqo and cylib reported pilot-scale production of high-purity lithium hydroxide from end-of-life EV batteries, recovering lithium from mixed chemistries on a single line. The collaboration integrates solvent extraction with hydrometallurgy and targets compliance with EU battery recovery thresholds.
Tosca promotes Crystal Clear reusable plastic POS displays as an alternative to single-use cardboard, aligned with PPWR and EPR. The modular units are available via pooling with tracking and maintenance, and the company reports up to 70% CO2 savings versus single-use systems.
At K 2025, WIS Kunststoffe will present a new process for food-contact rPP developed with KraussMaffei Extrusion, alongside certified PP and PE recyclates and a live demo of the Schneckenputzer cleaning compound.
RIGK will launch the #RIGKWebinarHub with a free online session on 11 September 2025, focusing on how to meet the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The 90-minute webinar targets packaging value chain stakeholders and will be held in English.
FCS Group reported strong interest at Taimold 2025 with demonstrations of smart manufacturing and low-carbon molding, and announced plans to showcase key injection molding models at VietnamPlas 2025.
Commentary by Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Poland.
Leistritz Extrusionstechnik and Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen will combine preconditioning on a single-screw extruder with twin-screw compounding to produce high-quality regranulate in a single melt. The collaboration addresses PPWR-driven quality requirements and is being demonstrated on a 300–500 kg/h test line in Austria.
The Sabic Plastic Energy Advanced Recycling joint venture in Geleen, the Netherlands, has produced its first batch of pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, marking a step toward full commercial operations later this year.
Tomra is introducing the S2 Rugged Plus outdoor reverse vending machine to the Polish market, designed for year-round operation. Poland will be the first market where this model debuts.
Finat will exhibit at Labelexpo Europe 2025, held 16–19 September at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, inviting industry stakeholders to stand 4E49 to discuss technology, regulation and market trends, and to review current workstreams and resources.
At K 2025, BASF will present the next phase of its Valeras additive portfolio, including a new Tinuvin Nor 112 grade for greenhouse films and a HALS solution in development. The company will also showcase partnerships that apply additives to circularity and durability use cases.
Emma Söderhjelm of K.D. Feddersen Plastics Machinery AB will start a PhD project on polyamide degradation and recyclability in collaboration with the Polymer Technology Institute. The work is funded by WISE through the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Ineos Styrolution has introduced sour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene in Aldi Süd stores across Germany, developed with Aldi Süd and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. In July 2025 the cups were recognised with the German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability: recycled content” category.
Chinaplas 2026 will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on 21–24 April 2026. The show expects over 4,600 exhibitors across 390,000 m2, focusing on transformation, collaboration and sustainability.
Exolon Group will present new generations of solid and multiwall thermoplastic sheets for automotive, building and construction, industrial and food applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Together with partners, Nordmann will present additives and material solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The company emphasizes its focus on sustainability and the circular economy.
K 2025 in Düsseldorf will feature themed guided tours in German and English, covering materials and design, digital solutions and recycling, and a Young Talents route. Participation is free, with details and registration available via Guided tours at the K 2025 trade fair.
RePlast Eurasia, Türkiye’s specialist plastics recycling fair organized by Tüyap with PAGÇEV on 8–10 May 2025, gathered 151 exhibitors from 13 countries and 8,340 visitors from 56 countries, and hosted the PAGÇEV Plastic Recycling Awards and Conference.
Henkel has launched the Technomelt EM 335 RE hot melt adhesive for labeling PET bottles. The alkali-dispersible adhesive is up to 98% removable, operates at 110–140°C, and is Petcycle-approved, helping achieve cleaner PET flakes and meet PPWR recycled-content requirements.
MOL Group posted USD 236 million profit before tax in Q2 2025, down 56% year on year amid a softer regional macro environment. High upstream output, strong downstream volumes and growth in consumer services partially offset the headwinds.
MAS will present an expanded portfolio for plastics recycling and compounding at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, including its conical co-rotating twin-screw platform, the Mas 110 extruder, PET recycling solutions and the DRD dry cleaning system.
K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH and partners have received the German Packaging Award for their innovative packaging made from 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene and 50% HDPE, highlighting progress in circular economy practices within the plastics sector.
Tray-to-tray recycling is gaining momentum as a solution for circularity in PET packaging. This article explores technological advances, regulatory drivers, and key challenges shaping the future of PET tray recycling.
Used industrial machinery is gaining recognition as a key component in the circular economy, offering significant environmental and financial benefits while supporting more equitable access to technology across global markets.
MOL Group has signed a new agreement with KazMunayGas for the supply of Kazakh crude oil, continuing its strategy to diversify raw material sources for Central and Eastern Europe. This marks another step towards strengthening the region's energy security.
Aimplas will present its latest developments in circularity, low-carbon technologies, bioplastics and advanced testing services through industrial projects, technical assistance and certification support.
In just six weeks, the 2nd edition of the International Trade Fair for Recycling Technologies and Raw Materials Recovery - Recycling Tech 2025 - will take place.
Syncro Group celebrates its 18th anniversary in 2025, presenting a new generation of sustainable and efficient machinery at K Show 2025, with a focus on circular economy and advanced process control solutions.
From September 23 to 25, Fachpack will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme "Transition in Packaging."
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and speciality film solutions, has been awarded a German Packaging Award in the New Material category for kp 100% Tray2Tray.
Japanese plastic products manufacturer Kyoraku uses BASF polyethersulfone’s original honey color as design feature in its unique Amberware design concept.
Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.
The high-tech TriPlast sorting plant in Ennshafen has been making a significant contribution to the Austrian circular economy since it went into operation a year ago - and is exceeding expectations.
In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.
The new Resursutvinning Stockholm MSW sorting plant, designed and built by Stadler for Sweden’s largest water and waste utility, is a highly automated, high-throughput facility that supports Stockholm’s environmental strategy, enabling the efficient recovery of recyclable materials and organic waste while reducing CO2 emissions.
No other material is under as much pressure worldwide as plastic. Stricter regulations, rising energy and raw material costs and increasingly ambitious targets in the circular economy are presenting processors and recyclers with growing challenges.