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How the plastic mountain from healthcare could be recycled
Single-use healthcare items – everything from gloves and blood bags to surgical equipment - have become a growing environmental problem worldwide.
Emirates Biotech announces new leadership team
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.
In-line quality control for plastic recyclate
The RecyQuant research project makes it possible to monitor and maintain tolerable levels of foreign materials in the recyclate directly in the process.
Entries open early for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
Earlier than usual, the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 are now open for entries. Participants from every part of the plastics recycling chain in Europe are invited to enter.
Explore the future of plastics recycling at AMI’s Plastics Recycling World Expos Europe
PRWE 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.
New product line of biobased and biomass-balanced compounds
The Cologne-based company Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has launched a new product line under the brand name M·Biobase. The plastic compounds in this product line are made partly or completely from biobased and/or biomass-balanced materials.
Syensqo introduces more sustainable polymers on the new Trek Madone road bike
Syensqo, a global leader in Advanced Performance Materials and Chemical Solutions, introduced new products using recycled materials on Trek Bicycle’s latest Madone Gen 8.
Pogs chooses sustainable ABS from Ineos Styrolution
Ineos Styrolution, leader in styrenics, announced today that Pogs, a leading innovator in audio solutions ,has selected the ECO version of one of the company’s high-performance Novodur grades for a new range of headphones for children.
Amortized within only six months
More sustainability, creation of a circular economy, fluctuating raw material and energy prices - these current challenges are bringing in-house recycling of sprue and production scrap into focus.
BASF launches game-changing heat and light stabilizer Tinuvin NOR 211 AR
BASF launches Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture - the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications.
NPE2024 unveils official registration and exhibit space data
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results data, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet respectively.
Tosca expands european operations with new service centre in Ingolstadt
Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, has opened a new, state-of-the-art service centre in Ingolstadt, Germany.
ExxonMobil Introduces Enable 1617 performance polyethylene
ExxonMobil today announced the launch of its Enable 1617 performance polyethylene (PE) grade: a compelling potential solution for high-performance thin-gauge hand wrap applications.
Can advanced sorting contribute to plastic circularity in Europe?
A new report explores how marker and object recognition sorting technology can contribute to circularity and traceability in plastic packaging recycling in Europe.
RecyClass finetunes Design for Recycling Guidelines
New version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass.
DRD dry cleaning machines in recycler use
In plastics recycling, around 95% of all fractions must first be cleaned before they can be fed into the further recycling and treatment process.
Der Grüne Punkt supplies recyclates for transport protection
Nestlé Germany, Duo Plast and Der Grüne Punkt use recyclates from the Yellow Bag in stretch hoods for the first time / Systalen LDPE 3.0 makes it possible.
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.
Better quality better monitored: inline viscometer Visco-P from Promix Solutions
The increased use of recyclates and raw materials from different sources makes it much more challenging to keep extrusion processes under control.
Gneuss introduces new series of OMNI recycling lines
The Gneuss MRS Extrusion Technology is well known as an alternative for the recycling of contaminated materials such as Polyester (PET), Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE).
G-Max XL: The new large-size blade granulator from the Wittmann Group
The new large-size model in the Wittmann beside-the-press blade granulator series, the G-Max XL, is ideal for grinding larger injection molded parts up to 500mm x 200mm.
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.
Lindner founds subsidiary in Bharat (India)
Lindner continues its expansion with the foundation of Lindner Recyclingtech Bharat (India) LLP with its headquarters in Delhi.
Stadler enhances operations for Vaersa with new light packaging plant inaugurated in Spain
The new facility, inaugurated on the 3rd of July, replaces an existing plant, significantly increasing capacity from 3 t/h to 8 t/h, enhancing its efficiency, and delivering higher-quality recyclable materials.
Move to packaging solutions with better end-of-life outcomes in FMCG is too slow
A new study by Aquapak, "Flexible FMCG packaging: accelerating the transition from plastic to paper," reveals that a majority (92%) plan to completely stop using plastic in their consumer packaging.
StarLite-R Nitro - Sidel's newest, bottle base
StarLITE-R Nitro bottle base offers manufacturers of nitrogen-dosed still beverages and edible oils increased creative scope, greater sustainable manufacturing, and proven performance.
Europe's most modern sorting plant for lightweight packaging in operation in Austria
TriPlast, Europe's most modern and Austria's largest sorting plant for lightweight packaging, was officially opened by its owners ARA, Bernegger and Der Grüne Punkt.
Arburg has the solution: Focus on new machines and upcoming topics
Arburg will be attending Fakuma 2024 from 15 to 19 October on Stand 3101 in Hall A3 with eleven exhibits, plus seven additional Allrounders on partner stands.
Stadler addresses the sorting challenge of Refuse Derived Fuel
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), produced from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), is used as an alternative to fossil fuel as a way of reducing its carbon footprint. The challenge for RDF producers is to guarantee the consistently high quality required for this application.
Unveiling Mondi's FlexiBag Reinforced
Mondi is launching FlexiBag Reinforced, a new range of recyclable and cost-effective PE-based mono-material packaging.
Krones Recycling is spun off as an independent subsidiary company
On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.
Five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
First time five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Visitors increase by 32% since last year
Second edition of Istanbul RePlast Eurasia Plastic Recycling Fair
First edition of RePlast, which focused solely on Plastic Recycling Technology and Raw Materials, brought together key players of the recycling industry in Istanbul, Turkiye.
Wittmann Competence Days 2024 - a complete success
Under the motto of “We live injection molding”, the Wittmann Group invited its customers and partners to come on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 to the Marx Hall in Vienna.
Ineos takes steps to prevent one million tonnes of waste going to landfill each year
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has become the first polymer producer in the world to successfully commission a new pilot line that it will use with customers to co-develop recyclable flexible packaging films.