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.
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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
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.
New IntelliADJUST - the ultimate in-line PET bottle quality control
Sidel, a leader in innovative PET packaging solutions, is launching its latest PET bottle quality control technology.
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.
Funding of Ioniqa’s enhanced recycling business of PET Polyester
Ioniqa Technologies B.V. (‘Ioniqa’) is pleased to announce a significant growth investment by Infinity Recycling (‘IRC’)’s Circular Plastics Fund to help accelerate the scale-up and roll out of its enhanced PET Polyester recycling technology.
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.
Visitor registration open for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024
Over 450 exhibitors at the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling
New acetaldehyde control technology for PET Packaging
Avient unveils ColorMatrix AAnchor: New acetaldehyde control technology for PET packaging
Paolo Gasparotto, comes back home in a new vest: Group Sales Director!
After two years venturing the North American market where Syncro Group USA is currently consolidating its new headquarters, Paolo Gasparotto, come back home in a new vest: Group Sales Director.
Efficient cable recycling with Lindner’s Polaris 2800
Loacker Recycling thanks to the recycling concept developed in-house, the company can achieve the highest possible copper recovery at low processing costs.
Europe R-PE continues to face tough trading conditions although some optimism remains
The majority of players expect recycled polyethylene's (R-PE) tough trading conditions to continue into 2024 due to ongoing bearish macroeconomic conditions, although many expect this to improve compared with 2023.
Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025
“It’s K time again” – for all the companies intending to participate in K 2025 in Düsseldorf. From 8 to 15 October 2025 the international plastics and rubber industry will again meet at its most important international trade fair. Registration documents are now available.
100 metric tons of PET recyclate per day
Herbold Meckesheim supplies fifth PET washing line to Türkiye – Doğa will produce rPET flakes for bottle-to-bottle applications
Coperion develops ZSK FilCo system for PCR and polymer recycling
New ZSK FilCo filtration compounder for higher product quality and reduced energy consumption in PCR and polymer recycling
NGR apointed a new Sales Director
Stefan Musner takes over the sales management of Next Generation Recycling Machines GmbH (NGR)
Neste doubled the amount of waste plastic processed during 2023
In total, Neste has processed more than 6,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic to date.
The future of plastic circularity - what to expect after challenging 2023
The circular economy has been one of the most powerful megatrends affecting the plastics industry over the last few years and is widely anticipated to keep building momentum in the future. However, in 2023, global macroeconomic headwinds including recessionary fears became a real test for companies’ sustainability commitments.
FachPack 2024 is ready for the future
We talked to Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, about the status of preparations for the event in 2024.
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"
RePlast Eurasia - The first Plastics Recycling Technologies and Raw Materials Fair in Turkey
The fair that adds value to plastic wastes
The largest fair in the European region makes a name for itself
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023, the 32nd International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair, was held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, on November 22-25, 2023.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe entry deadline extended to 12 January 2024
Judging panel announced for 2024 awards
Stadler completes Switzerland’s largest electronic waste sorting plant
Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, together with weeeSwiss Technology AG, a subsidiary of the Stadler Group, have designed and installed the electronic waste sorting plant jointly with Immark at its site in Regensdorf.
Chinaplas 2024 - long-awaited return to Shanghai after six years
Rising expectations to Chinaplas 2024 from the industry
VinylPlus to rigorously assess ECHA’s investigation report on PVC and its additives
VinylPlus, the European PVC industry’s Commitment to Sustainable Development, takes note of the publication of the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Investigation Report on PVC and its Additives.
Petcore Europe announces a new Executive Director
Roberto Bertaggia has been appointed as Executive Director as of 23rd November 2023. He replaces Martin Stephan
New President of the "Polish Recykling" Association
On November 23, during the General Meeting of Members of the "Polish Recykling" Association, Simon Dziak-Czekan, who had led the organization since its founding in 2015, resigned from the position of president of the management board.