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GreenPlast 2025, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to materials, technologies, and processes for plastics and rubber processing with a focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, is set to return to Milan from 27 to 30 May 2025 at Fiera Milano, Rho Pero.
Greenhouse roofing solution uses Sabic linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) from advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics from the company’s Trucircle portfolio.
Kask, the iconic Italian helmet brand, is using expandable polystyrene (EPS) granules Neopor Ccycled from BASF for the production of safety helmets for workers.
Nam Ngai Hong, a prominent houseware producer in Thailand, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by selecting Ineos Styrolution's post-consumer recycled polystyrene for its environmentally friendly Namecostorage box line.
This event marked our first gathering in Bucharest, where we were joined by PET packaging experts from across the entire PET value chain in Central and Eastern Europe along with the Vice President of the European Parliament and Romanian Minister of Environment.
Career Friday, held as part of the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, was a complete success in terms of promoting young talent.
Exciting insights into the world of plastic recycling are guaranteed at the “Open Hub Days”, an event series that will run from November 4 to 12 at four sites across Germany.
Fakuma 2024 took place successfully under the motto “Digital meets Circular Economy”. From October 15 to 19, 2024, 1,639 exhibitors presented their innovations in efficiency, sustainability and the circular economy in twelve full halls and fully booked foyers. With an exhibitor share of 47.5% (previous year: 44.0%), this year's trade fair event once again held a high global position for the plastics processing industry. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors (+3 compared to 2023), 778 came from many countries - including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey.
The deadline for entering the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 is just one week away.
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at Fakuma 2024, taking place October 15-19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
What companies in Germany keep resources in the loop longest through re-use, recycling, or repair? What innovative approaches to waste reduction are in use today?
Certified circular SABIC PP polypropylene from advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP) helps reduce marine litter and accelerate circularity.
Event in Berlin on 9 October with guests from the worlds of politics, business and academia.
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has entered the home stretch and will open its doors in about two weeks.
At the international trade fair Ecomondo 2024 from 5 to 8 November in Rimini, Vecoplan will be presenting a powerful single-shaft shredder with high throughput and low operating costs
The fourth edition of the Sustainability Report provides a wealth of interesting facts and figures about Arburg, its values and its successful sustainability activities in 2023.
TaipeiPLAS 2024 officially opened at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Taiwan, in conjunction with Taipei International Shoe Making Technology Show (ShoeTech Taipei).
Multi-utility company Iren SpA and Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH have invited the international press and selected customers to visit the new Circular Plastic sorting plant.
“Transition in Packaging” will be the key theme for FachPack at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September 2024.
At the international trade fair Ecomondo 2024 from 5 to 8 November in Rimini, Vecoplan will be presenting a powerful single-shaft shredder with high throughput and low operating costs.
A consortium known as "avidens" brings together industry experts to assist businesses facing challenges when utilizing PCR recycled components.
Borealis is pleased to announce the success of a value chain collaboration to develop a chemically recycled drinking water pressure pipe.
BASF presents new concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes at Simac Tanning Tech. The international trade fair for machinery and technology for the footwear and leather industry takes place from 17-19 September in Milan, Italy.
TaipeiPLAS 2024 will introduce a brand-new Composite Materials Zone as part of its expansion, with nearly 500 exhibitors across more than 1,800 booths, reflecting a remarkable 40% increase from 2022, according to Taitra the organizer.
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, has successfully achieved ISCC+ certification for three of its fiber manufacturing sites.
For the first time, Audi is mass-producing painted radiator grilles made from a blend of polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recyclates for the new Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan.
The latest data from Plastics Europe’s The Circular Economy for Plastics: A European Analysis report shows that while the circular transition of the plastics system is picking up pace, there is still much to be done.
From October 15 to 19, 2024, the industry highlight of the plastics industry, Fakuma, will once again take place in Friedrichshafen. The SKZ Plastics Center will also be on site this year in Hall B3-3000.
BASF’s Performance Materials division reveals its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and highlights key milestones on its way to a circular economy.
Since its establishment in Taiwan in 1974, FCS has reached its 50th anniversary this year and will meet you at the largest plastics and rubber event in Taiwan - TaipeiPlas.
This year’s Fakuma will be reaching new heights in the literal sense of the word from 15 to 19 October 2024: For example, Career Friday participants can win one of two vouchers for a 60-minute zeppelin flight for two.
zerooo is now producing reusable PET packaging for bathroom and kitchen: ALPLA and zerooo have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products.
Aquapak has developed marine-safe, biodegradable and recyclable polymer as an alternative to conventional plastics. Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics.
This new leadership team, which will be based in Dubai, brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Emirates Biotech as the company aims to become a leading player in the PLA biopolymer industry.
The RecyQuant research project makes it possible to monitor and maintain tolerable levels of foreign materials in the recyclate directly in the process.