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Henkel argues that decarbonising material and energy decisions and broadening the raw material base can reduce both emissions and dependencies in packaging supply chains, pointing to its Technomelt Supra Low Emission and Technomelt Supra Eco adhesive ranges.
The 29th edition of Ecomondo, organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), opened at the Rimini Expo Centre with over 1,800 exhibiting brands, more than 1,000 international buyers and Mexico as the first guest country.
DEKRA has independently verified the methodology used by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to calculate product carbon footprints (PCFs), confirming that it meets the requirements of ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and ISO 14067 for cradle-to-gate results.
Radiation-crosslinked PE-Xc pipes offer high resistance to pressure, temperature and mechanical stress. Multilayer composite pipes can also be reliably crosslinked using electron beams. Thanks to their long service life, PE-Xc pipes contribute to sustainable infrastructure construction and are particularly suitable for drinking water pipelines. This article explains the technical properties and applications of radiation-crosslinked pipes for transporting oxygen-rich fresh water.
Syensqo has stopped producing the C6O4 fluorosurfactant at its Spinetta Marengo facility in Italy. Nearly all of the company's fluoropolymers are now manufactured without PFAS processing aids.
Moretto's 2025 sustainability report outlines the company's approach to environmental, social and governance responsibility. Prepared in line with GRI standards, it covers energy efficiency, process circularity, workforce development and supply chain transparency.
At Privel 2026, Amcor will present rigid and flexible packaging, closures and specialist solutions for private-label manufacturers, co-packers and retailers. The company will also discuss recyclability, PCR content and compliance with PPWR requirements.
Polish cemeteries generate around 500,000 tonnes of waste each year. According to the Polish Recycling Association, around 100,000 tonnes of glass, plastics and metal could be recycled if properly sorted.
Aimplas is investigating bacterial cellulose hydrogels as carriers for active ingredients in facial masks. The biodegradable material could also be used in burn dressings, ulcer treatment, controlled-release systems and tissue regeneration.
CELAB Europe has relaunched its website with an interactive map of recyclers that handle release liner and label waste. The platform is intended to help label users identify nearby recycling options.
Arburg received an Ecovadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year in October 2026. With 84 points out of 100, the injection moulding machine manufacturer ranked among the top five per cent of assessed companies.
The Formnext Awards 2026 finalists represent developments in additive manufacturing across education, design, production technologies, recycling and carbon data. Public online voting will remain open until 19 November 2026 at 12:00.
AIMPLAS is leading the VERSO project to test Digital Product Passport models and reuse systems for plastic packaging. The work covers traceability, eco-design, life cycle impacts and regulatory compliance.
Markus Urich has joined Watttron as head of sales. He will oversee the company's global sales strategy and international expansion of its digital heating systems for packaging applications.
Südpack's sixth Sustainability Report records progress in recyclable films, emissions reduction, renewable electricity and supply chain transparency. The report covers the company's activities in 2024 and 2025.
Four projects focused on bio-based materials, renewable carbon and polyurethane foam recycling have reached the final of the Polyurethane Innovation Award at the 2026 Plastics Industry Awards.
MM Group is urging brands, retailers and packaging companies to replace broad environmental slogans with specific, substantiated claims ahead of stricter EU requirements applying from 27 September 2026.
At Fakuma 2026, Kraiburg TPE will present its materials and consulting expertise, regulatory support and globally uniform quality standards. The company will focus on cooperation with customers throughout the development process.
The plastics processing industry faces the challenge of combining high production efficiency with stringent sustainability requirements. YUDO’s innovative YUDrive Eco system is a compact, advanced servo drive solution for controlling valve pins in injection moulds, offering an alternative to conventional hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Syensqo has introduced Jaguar Care, a natural, non-microplastic polymer designed to improve fragrance deposition, softness and fabric protection in laundry detergents.
The four-year ETERNAL project has developed technologies and methods to reduce the environmental impact of medicines across their life cycle. Seven case studies covered continuous manufacturing, green chemistry, biotechnology, resource recovery and digital tools.
Krones scored 91 out of 100 points in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing it among the top one percent of more than 150,000 assessed companies worldwide.
Ecomondo 2026 will host more than 70 events, conferences and workshops covering resource efficiency, plastics, packaging, textiles, bioeconomy, water, finance and regulation. The 29th edition will take place from 3 to 6 November at Rimini Expo Centre.
Omyaprene 50 C can partially replace virgin and recovered carbon black in selected rubber formulations. Omya reports substitution levels of up to 50 wt. % while maintaining key mechanical and processing properties in validated applications.
The 29th Ecomondo will take place from 3 to 6 November 2026 at Rimini Expo Centre. Its programme will cover circular economy regulation, waste and water management, bioeconomy, digital technologies and environmental infrastructure.
Competek's Packaging Optimization approach covers PET bottle lightweighting from preform and bottle design to testing, industrialisation and production support. The process is intended to reduce material use while maintaining packaging and line performance.
TechnoCompound will expand annual capacity for long-glass-fibre-reinforced compounds at its Bad Sobernheim site by 4,800 tonnes. The new production line is scheduled to start operating by the second quarter of 2027.
At Fakuma 2026, X-Rite Pantone will present systems for measuring, formulating and quality-controlling the colour of plastics. The company has also announced a demonstration of a new portable colour measurement solution.
Bugaboo reports a 68% reduction in the carbon footprint of selected Dragonfly Plus stroller components after replacing glass fibre-reinforced PA6 with PP compounds supplied by Polykemi. The change also reduced stroller weight by 0.75 kg.
Aimplas is developing flame retardants, varnishes and coatings intended to reduce heat release, fire growth and smoke generation in construction, transport and infrastructure applications.
MOL Group has commissioned a 37.4 MWp solar park and a 20 MW, 40 MWh energy storage facility in Algyő. The installations are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 13,000 tonnes annually.
Interpack China 2026 will present processing and packaging solutions for eight end-user sectors. The programme will focus on sustainable and smart packaging as well as advances in automation.
A NAPCOR roadmap identifies measures that could reduce the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions intensity of selected US PET beverage bottle systems by about 57% and their total annual emissions by about 42% by 2050.
Reducing packaging use, reusing it and sorting it correctly can cut waste volumes and business costs. The #TotalnieEko campaign also discusses the obligations of companies placing packaged products on the market.
Südpack reduced its total CO2e emissions by 21% between 2021 and 2025, including a 73% decrease in Scopes 1 and 2. The packaging film producer is also pursuing reductions in Scope 3.1 through recyclable designs, material efficiency and energy measures.
The two Veneto companies report that 91.7% of Cantina Pizzolato's plastics waste was sent for recycling in 2025. Collected packaging film is processed by Aliplast and returned to film production as secondary raw material.