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Tomra, Ineos Styrolution and Egn to recycle post-consumer polystyrene waste into food contact polystyrene.
First large-scale mechanical recycling facility to process recycled PS suitable for food packaging
54,000 tonnes of rPET per year: Alpla expands recycling plant in Poland
Alpla is continuing the global expansion of its circular economy with the expansion of its recycling plant in Radomsko (Poland). The internationally active packaging and recycling specialist is investing around eight million euros in the third extrusion line at the site.
Polykemi x Hexpol TPE
The Swedish compounders, Hexpol TPE AB and Polykemi AB, have collaborated on a 2K sustainable development project for consumer products.
Lindner celebrates opening of new home of recycling
On 22 June 2023, the Lindner family business invited long-time associates and partners to the official opening of the new company headquarters in Spittal/Drau, Austria.
World premiere at Engel Mobility Days 2023
Tape sandwich for greater stiffness, less weight and low production costs
Borealis to acquire Rialti S.p.A., a leading European producer of recycled PP compounds
Borealis announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Rialti, one of Europe’s leading producers of mechanically recycled polypropylene (PP) compounds for injection moulding and extrusion
The international scope of Plast 2023
Collectives, broad representation of foreign exhibitors and buyers, focus on networking
The common goal: More sustainability
From automotive through aviation to urban mobility, industry experts and visionaries are discussing challenges and trends, new market opportunities and technological possibilities at the ENGEL Mobility Days 2023
Ampacet receives Cotrep technical notice for new generation NIR-sortable REC-NIR-Black solutions
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained Cotrep technical notice for its new generation NIR-sortable masterbatch solutions.
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri recovers value from waste to deliver high-quality recyclables and Solid Recovered Fuel
Maag Group at Plast 2023
Maag Group is a broadly diversified global solutions provider of Pump & Filtration Systems, Pelletizing & Pulverizing Systems, Recycling Systems and digital solutions.
Ampacet introduces AA Scavenger for PET and rPET bottles
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced AA Scavenger 0846, an additive designed to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve the organoleptic properties of water.
Neste decides to invest in liquefied waste plastic upgrading unit at its Porvoo refinery
Neste has made the final investment decision to commence construction of upgrading facilities for liquefied plastic waste at its Porvoo refinery in Finland.
PET imports to impact EU recycled content targets
Fair policy covering imported plastics is critical.
Erema invites customers to Discovery Day and opens new R&D centre
Event highlights for the company's 40th anniversary
Indorama Ventures and Carbios to build first-of-a-kind PET biorecycling plant in France
Indorama Ventures and Carbios announce the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a Joint Venture for the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in France.
Maintain your optical sorters for optimum efficiency
Six tips for keeping the recycling circuit running optimally
Manfred Hackl is Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year
Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group GmbH, was recently awarded the accolade Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 announced
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 were announced at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Engel at Plastpol 2023: output meets sustainability
Green is more than a colour: At Plastpol 2023 Engel is impressively demonstrating its expertise in resource- and energy-saving plastics processing with two challenging applications.
Borealis showcases a new PP monomaterial pouch
Monomaterial pouch containing over 95% polypropylene (PP) helps producers and brand owners fulfil stringent Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) guidelines.
Moretto: Plastpol 2023 is calling
From May 23 to 26, Moretto will attend Plastpol, one of most important European events crafted around plastics processing and converting. At the Stand G-29 in the Hall G, the company will present the latest innovations dedicated to the plastics processing industry focusing on energy efficiency, sustainability, great customization and high technological content
Ineos announces packaging film made from more than 50% recycled plastic waste
Ineos has announced a world first as it has produced ultra-thin, rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled plastic.
European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC enables continuity of PVC recycling
VinylPlus, the European PVC industry’s commitment to sustainable development, welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC under the EU’s REACH regulation.
Südpack Medica’s recyclable blister concept - for added sustainability
Companies in the pharmaceutical, medical goods and life science industries are currently evaluating the packaging concepts that are used for their products.
Upcycling - a higher level of recycling
Interview with Estera Jamrozek, MAS Austria Area Sales Manager.
Sacmi leads Europe’s transition to green rigid packaging.
Sacmi’s goal: to provide customers with profitable ‘green transition’ solutions, such as the ready-to-market products and technologies on show in Düsseldorf.
Untha shredding technology looks back on a successful 2022
Untha shredding technology GmbH, the Austrian manufacturer of industrial shredding systems, looks back on a successful 2022: The company achieved yet another record turnover in the region of 80 million Euro, set up a new subsidiary in Turkey, noted a distinct improvement of supply conditions, came up with product innovations, made progress with regard to digitalisation and hired 50 new employees.
Ampacet Gastop-Flex named Plastics Recycling Awards Europe finalist
Ampacet Gastop-Flex has been named a Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 finalist in the category of Product Technology Innovation of the Year.
2022 balance beyond all expectation: 4.67 billion euros in revenues
2022 balance beyond all expectation for Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing systems
Textiles recycling: the sorting challenge
According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, it is estimated that 114 million tonnes of textile waste are generated every year. Of the clothing that is collected for recycling, 12% is downcycled into lower-value applications such as insulation material, and less than 1% is used to make new clothing in a closed-loop circular economy.
Chinaplas 2023
Leaping towards high-quality development of plastics & rubber industries with technological innovations
HydroPRS - Best in Class Environmental Credentials
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre shows that Mura’s HydroPRS Technology has a global warming potential that is circa 50% lower than the other advanced recycling process.
The largest anywhere in Switzerland: Utz commissions KraussMaffei MX 4000
MX 4000-75000 for stack and multi-cavity molds Products up to 50 kilograms in weight Recycling: APCplus creates more leeway for material purchasing Delivering the heavyweight on 22 trucks
Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin
The production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply and demand and gives recyclers a competitive edge in efficiency and profitability.