The Netherlands take clear anti-litter actions
Waste Free Oceans welcomes The Netherland’s decision to keep a reverse vending scheme in place.
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New Circular Economy package will support plastics recycling
The revised Circular Economy Package will be released by the end of this year.
Sensational financial results of Erema
Erema has achieved a record turnover figure of 115 million euro for the 2014/15 fiscal year.
MEP's adopt EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags
European Parliament adopted EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags.
Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH at the Plast Milan
The recycling solution provider NGR premiers newest innovations at the Plast Milan.
Fashion show at NPE2015 reflects zero waste strategy
Stylish and unique garments and accessories designed by students of the Savannah College of Art and Design will be made of recycled and reused plastics.
"Energy Bag" Pilot Program for plastic waste
Dow co-sponsored the program which demonstrated, that plastics that are not easily recyclable can be converted into synthetic crude oil for fuel.
US market introduction of BritAS-Filter at the NPE 2015
The Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH is announcing the US market introduction of the BritAS "Automatic Band Melt Filter".
Erema on a course of expansion in the USA
Erema North America has announced that due to high demand it will continue to expand in the USA.
Gneuss Open House in Bad Oeynhausen
Prior to Dr. Thiele PET-Recycling Forum Gneuss organizes Open House on March 3 in Bad Oeynhausen.
Circular economy will push quality of plastics recycling
Quality recycling and sorting have been the focal point of the PRE Annual Meeting 2014.
Guidelines for PET trays recycling released
Plastics Recyclers Europe released the design-for-recycling guidelines for PET trays.
Discovery Day 2014 at Erema site
Erema invites guests to a high-profile recycling event with expert talks and live Intarema demonstrations
Amcor to run on-site bottle operation at Method's plant in USA
Amcor Rigid Plastics has announced plans to operate an on-site bottle production facility within Method's new manufacturing facility in Chicago.
Europe recycled over 65 billion PET bottles in 2013
PET is by far the most recycled plastic material recycled in Europe.
100% film made from post-consumer waste
Herbold Meckesheim has designed a model plant to produce a high quality film made from plastic waste only.
Sony's recycled PC available on the market
Sony commences external sales of Sorplas, flame-retardant recycled plastic.
Weak collection of HDPE/PP bottle fractions in Europe
Herbert Snell (Multiport GmbH) highlighted together with the PRE member companies the need to boost the collection of the HDPE/PP bottle fractions.
Cooperation for circular economy
Four EU recycling industries are committing to work together and pursue the common goal of promoting circular economy.
Higher recycling targets to drive transition to a Circular Economy
The European Commission aims to speed up transition towards a low carbon, energy and resource-efficient economy.
Plastics recyclers welcome EU waste review proposal
The European Commission came forward with a European waste review proposal.
Plastics recycling technology at Edelweiss Days
About 60 representatives of plastics recycling companies participated in the "Edelweiss Days" on the KraussMaffei Berstorff premises in Hannover.
Current state of paper packaging market
Smithers Pira prepared the report on the future of the recycled paper packaging market.
PRE launched RecyClass
PRE officially launched the RecyClass tool on May 8th at the 2014 InterPack Trade Fair in Düsseldorf.
MEPs voted to reduce plastic bags use
EU countries would have to reduce the use of the most common plastic bags by at at least 80% by 2019.
Erema expands global trial centres and technical support
Erema customers now have a total of 13 facilities at their disposal for trial runs with the test materials they choose to provide.
EuPC reacts to vote on the Auken Report
Statement on plastic bags made of biodegradable and compostable materials "absolutely untrue", according to EuPC.
MEPs back the proposal on plastic carrier bags
EU states would have to reduce the consumption of most common and polluting plastic bags by 80% by 2019.
European recyclers enhance cooperation
B+B Anlagenbau and Erema supply an expansion line for food grade HDPE to Closed Loop London.
Separable Top makes recycling easier
An innovation of Tetra Pak enables consumers to detach the plastic top from the carton sleeve.
Recyclers support new EP resolution on plastics waste
Plastics Recyclers Europe welcomed the decision of the Members of the European Parliament.
Recycling rate of metal packaging hits new record
The 2011 recycling rate for rigid metal consumer packaging in Europe reached a new record of 73%.
Best Recycled Product 2013
The uBin scrap collector won first prize in the 'Best Recycled Product 2013' competition, offered by EPRO.
Artec Recycling System - new and modular
At the K show 2013 Artec presented its new modular component machine design for all machine components.
Recycling continues to grow steadily
Plastics Recyclers Europe confirmed steady growth of plastics recycling during its Annual Meeting 2013.