KraussMaffei at the NPE: "Make plastic green"
At the NPE in Orlando, Florida, KraussMaffei will be presenting innovative exhibits under the motto "Make plastic green - with high quality and efficiency".
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Advanced recycling of used medical plastic
SABIC & Jessa Hospital achieve successful step towards creating circular polymers based on advanced recycling of used medical plastic
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 finalists announced
Winners will be revealed at PRS Europe in Amsterdam on 20 June
Virginijus counts on Lindner’s shredding and washing expertise for Big Bag recycling
In 2023, the innovative company commissioned a Lindner Washtech facility to turn big bags into high-quality pellets that can then be reprocessed back into big bags as part of the circular economy.
Erema at Chinaplas 2024
Experience meets quality: Erema sets standards in PET recycling
Husky showcasing sustainable packaging technologies, solutions, and services at CBST2024
Husky TechnologiesTM, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, is exhibiting for the first time at the China International Beverage Industry Science and Technology Exhibition.
Amut's success story continues in Latin America
Amut, a global plastic processing, recycling and waste sorting/recovery systems designer and manufacturer steadily advances in its projects for a client, involved in the food and beverage segments in Latin America.
Hexpol TPE Awarded Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
In recognition of their sustainable development work HEXPOL TPE, the international polymer compounding group has achieved platinum rating from EcoVadis for their site in Manchester, UK.
Vecoplan Shredder Solution at YS Reclamation
To effectively treat post-consumer LDPE film waste in large volumes, UK plastics processing company YS Reclamation relies on an efficient shredder from Vecoplan
KraussMaffei at NPE: “Make plastic green”
“Make plastic green – with high quality and efficiency” – this is KraussMaffei’s motto at the NPE show in Orlando, Florida. The company presents innovative solutions for circular economy and reducing the CO2-footprint.
Borealis celebrates its first 30 years
Polymers pioneer and innovator is now accelerating the industry transition to circularity. Borealis embodies customer-centric approach and strong growth trajectory thanks to the dedication of its people.
Worldwide climate protection targets based on recognized SBTi standards have been published
The validation of Kraiburg TPE’s climate protection targets in March 2024 marks another milestone for the issues of sustainability and climate protection in the company.
Unique recycling trio in the world
Duet, Choir and Symphony: Circular Plastic Australia named three Projects for a recycling melody!
Avient and Plastic Bank reuse ocean-bound plastic for luxury caps and closures
Avient Collaborates with Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation to formulate recycled ocean plastic into a new density modified polymer for luxury caps and closures.
Sustainable materials with tradition
Interview with Aleksander Kurszewski, Area Manager in Polykemi AB.
RePlast Eurasia supported by EuPC
European Plastics Conversters Association (EuPC) expressed full support for RePlast Eurasia Plastics Recycling Raw Materials & Technology Exhibition in Istanbul
European Commission’s Emmanuelle Maire to keynote at Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference
Emmanuelle Maire, Head of Unit Circular economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption, DG Environment, European Commission is to be the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference at RAI Amsterdam.
Hexpol TPE awarded ISCC Plus certification in the UK
All of the Hexpol TPE group’s European companies are now ISCC Plus certified. The Hexpol TPE UK site was recently awarded, expanding on the certifications in Sweden and Germany.
Adding up to an alarming 18% increase in EU plastic waste exports in 2023
Study confirms rising imports of recycled plastic threaten EU industry resulting in alarming 18% increase in EU plastic waste exports in 2023.
Avient Features ThermoBallistic Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels at JEC 2024
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, announced it will highlight its breadth of composite solutions, including new ballistic-resistant panels, next week at JEC World 2024
Stadler designs and installs light packaging plant in Portugal
Stadler Selecciona S.L.U. (a subsidiary of Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH) has designed and installed a light packaging plant for Valorsul to increase capacity and simplify operation at its Centro de Triagem do Oeste waste treatment facility in Cadaval, in the Greater Lisbon District of Portugal.
Lindner at IFAT 2024
Shredding innovations and integrated system solutions for the mechanical and chemical recycling of valuable materials
“Questions? Get the answers at Fakuma 2024!”
Roughly eight months before the 29th Fakuma international trade fair opens, it looks like the exhibition halls in Friedrichshafen will be jam-packed once again this year.
Friedrich Rechberger has been the new CEO of HydroDyn Recycling GmbH since February 8
Friedrich Rechberger takes over as the new CEO of HydroDyn Recycling GmbH while company founder Michael Hofmann focuses as co-CEO on strategic business development and sales.
Sirmax Group Achieves Six New Certifications in Supply Chain, Product Sustainability and Employee Focus
The Padua-based company is consistently experiencing positive outcomes from its strategic initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.
RecyClass publishes closed & controlled loop recycling certification modules
RecyClass developed two new modules to strengthen the certification of closed and controlled loop recycling.
Plantech-CST, the first turn-key recycling plant of 2024
The recycling market is expanding more and more and Plantech-CST is establishing itself in this market by becoming a leader in it, thanks to its completed and still ongoing projects.
GID relies on energy-efficient and low-CO2 shredders from Vecoplan
With two new Vecoplan shredders, General Industries Deutschland (GID) can now process a wide variety of materials and continuously feed the extruders when processing challenging post-consumer waste.
New Sustainability and Circular Economy Department at SKZ
SKZ with a wealth of experience in sustainability and the circular economy of plastic products establishes a new Sustainability and Circular Economy Department
NPE 2024: first world premiere of a new Arburg machine in the USA
For the first time in the company's history, a world debut will be presented outside Germany with a new "golden" electric machine: The Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric
European plastic recycling industry growth threatened by shrinking market
Latest figures show that the growth rate of total European installed plastics recycling capacity went down from 17% to 10% year on year in effect giving 12.5 million tonnes in 2022.
Asahi Kasei Europe joins Plastics Europe Germany
Asahi Kasei Europe joined Plastics Europe Germany, the leading association of plastics producers in Germany, in December 2023.
Take your place at RePlast Eurasia 2024 Fair!
RePlast Eurasia 2024 Fair - Plastics recycling technologies and raw materials fair
Stadler and Krones close the plastics circular economy loop
Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, in collaboration with Krones, has designed and installed the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which processes plastic bottles, jugs and containers to produce plastic materials ready for use in new packaging. The first of its kind in North America, this facility closes the circular economy to meet the rising demand for high-quality and food-grade recycled plastic.
TOMRA helps Irish retailers get ready for DRS launch
Shoppers can soon return drink containers for recycling to retailers selling beverages.
TotalEnergies converts feedstocks from plastic waste into circular polymers
For the first time in the United States, TotalEnergies has converted feedstocks from plastic waste into circular polymers at its polypropylene plant in La Porte, Texas.