Guiding topic of K 2025: “Embracing digitalisation”
K 2025 has set out to tackle the central challenges of our time and present concrete solutions. This aim is also reflected by its guiding topics. One of them reads “Embracing Digitalisation”
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PRS Europe publishes full programme for 2025 conference
The full conference programme for this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe, taking place at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 1-2 April 2025, has been published.
ECHA takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
Petcore Europe's call to action on Effective ESPR Schemes
Petcore Europe, has continuously represented the polyester textile (PET) value chain for over 30 years. Petcore Europe’s policy recommendations have been instrumental in the realization of Petcore Europe’s leading position in the circularity of PET packaging.
Bioplastics: Paving the way to meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation goals
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Visitor registration open for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025
The world’s largest plastics recycling event moves to Halls 1 & 5 at RAI, Amsterdam
New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs.
Recognize and address process variations in the recycled plastics processing process
A consortium known as "avidens" brings together industry experts to assist businesses facing challenges when utilizing PCR recycled components.
Appointment of new Managing Director at EuPC
The EuPC Board of Directors appoints Paolo Bochicchio as the new EuPC Managing Director as of 30 September 2024 to replace the current Managing Director Bernard Merkx who had been appointed for a transition period of 2 years.
Calculate product carbon footprint automatically
The Product Carbon Footprint creates transparency about the climate impact of prod-ucts. TEMI+, the Wittmann Group's MES, makes CO2 emissions transparent thanks to a new software feature.
Mondi at FachPack 2024
At this year's FachPack, Mondi will showcase sustainable packaging solutions developed through collaboration.
AI enhanced in-mold monitoring improves part quality for products
A new industry consortium called Avidens focuses on real-time detection of anomalies during the molding process allowing in-line adjustments.
Explore the future of compounding at AMI’s Compounding World Expo
The Compounding World Expo Europe is taking place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on 11-12 September 2024. Returning for the fourth time, this free-to-attend expo and conference brings together industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts from around the globe for two days of learning, inspiration and networking opportunities.
Mondi and Biedronka Join Forces to Drive Sustainable Packaging
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has launched a closed loop programme in partnership with Biedronka, Poland’s largest retail chain.
FachPack 2024: trailblazer and driving force for the industry
When FACHPACK takes place in Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September, the long-standing trade fair will once again provide a compact yet comprehensive insight into all relevant issues in the packaging industry.
From old tires to new car parts
Neste, Borealis and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications.
Free conference programmes announced for plastics expos in Brussels
Taking place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on 11-12 September 2024 sessions are free to attend and cover plastics recycling, compounding, and extrusion. Curated by AMI’s expert conference teams, the programmes feature business debates, technology talks, market forecasts, and practical training seminars.
PRSE 2024: The future of plastics recycling
GreenDot presents a comprehensive range of high-quality plastic recyclates / Major advances in mechanical recycling, first projects and international network for advanced recycling.
Covestro becomes a shareholder in company BioBTX
By participating as a strategic partner in the company BioBTX, Covestro is enabling the construction of the world’s first innovative demonstration plant for the BioBTX ICCP-Technology in the Netherlands.
Latest report PET Market in Europe
Average EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, yet more work is needed to achieve the 2025 EU targets.
ECHA launches new chemicals database
ECHA CHEM is the new solution to share with the public the growing amount of information hosted by the Agency.
European Bioplastics calls for action to accelerate biopolymers industrial growth
European Bioplastics (EUBP) released its Policy Manifesto, calling on the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan.
Everything’s new with EU 2022/1616
The new regulation on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods (EU) 2022/1616 means many changes and new administrative requirements for recyclers and converters of food contact materials.
New acetaldehyde control technology for PET Packaging
Avient unveils ColorMatrix AAnchor: New acetaldehyde control technology for PET packaging
Prospects for the Central European polymer market in 2024
The European market will operate in a kind of stop and go mode in 2024. This means that larger polymer manufacturers will schedule maintenance at different sites, thus limiting their emissions at the company group level.
Building a circular economy in the packaging industry: progress and challenges in 2023
Once again this year, the subject of how to establish a circular economy has gained significant pace.
New packaging waste regulation draft could prove controversial
The latest draft of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – which passed its plenary vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday 22 November – brings further sweeping changes to the proposed legislation, some of which are likely to prove controversial.
16th PAGEV Turkish Plastic Industry Congress
Speaking at the 16th PAGEV Turkish Plastics Industry Congress held with the theme of "Next Generation Sustainability in the Circular Plastics Economy", Yavuz Eroğlu, President of PAGEV: "We will see how the Green Deal changes the world trade balance in all areas ranging from supply chain to financing, energy to transport, packaging to construction and agriculture sector"
Radiation crosslinked plastics: High potential for electric cars
Interview partner: Dr. Michal Daněk, Key Account Manager Radiation Crosslinking at BGS
Hexpol TPE awarded ISCC PLUS certification in Germany
The compounding group Hexpol TPE has added to its credentials: The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) was awarded to their site in Lichtenfels, Germany.
Collaboration across the value chain is key to achieving a circular economy
STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH sees a functioning circular economy as a roadmap to address the global issue of waste and depletion of natural resources.
Do not miss your chance and sign up now for Petcore Europe - Annual Conference 2024.
Annual Conference 2024 will explore the core challenges which the PET value chain has been facing over the past years: market dynamics, Improvement of analytical methods, micro-plastics: update on newly developed analytical methods, recent and future regulatory EU issues and many other insightful topics.
Petcore Europe Annual Conference 2024 - Early Bird Registration
Register already today to meet up with experts and PET industry leaders at our Annual Conference 2024. The Early Bird Registration is available until the 25th of October 2023 strictly.
Social responsibility is part of Südpack’s DNA
Social responsibility along the entire value chain including the observance of human rights is fundamental to Südpack - and is firmly anchored as a central pillar of its corporate strategy.
New Innovation Summit at Petcore 2024 Annual Conference
New Innovation Summit at Petcore 2024 Annual Conference to showcase cutting edge initiatives across the PET value chain. Call for submissions now open