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Agnieszka Moch has taken the position of Chief Operating Officer at ML Polyolefins. Having been with the company for six years, she is expanding her responsibilities to cover the company’s entire operations, including the development of plastics recycling activities.
Kraiburg TPE and SaarGummi have developed a TPE material for automotive sealing systems containing about 56% post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates. The solution is intended to maintain the required quality, processing and functional properties.
Südpack presents a portfolio of films and packaging solutions for meat and sausage products, including both laminates and recyclable mono-material structures. The company highlights the importance of extending product shelf life, reducing food waste, and improving material efficiency.
Amcor is investing in the development of the new Magic One airless dispensing system for the beauty and personal care market. The solution is intended to provide greater design flexibility, PPWR compliance and recycling readiness thanks to an all-polyolefin construction.
Aimplas closed 2025 with revenue exceeding EUR 26.7 million, more than 300 R&D&I projects, and growth in the number of client and member companies. The centre also points to the development of laboratory services, training activities and environmental measures.
Growing market demand and environmental policies are driving the development of plastics recycling. New technologies and cross-sector applications are increasing the share of recyclates, but the industry still faces quality, economic and social barriers.
At IFAT Munich 2026, UNTHA will present two new shredders and an upgraded XR mobil-e platform, focusing on efficient waste processing and improved recycling performance.
AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Röhm is implementing its own chemical recycling technology for PMMA to virgin-quality MMA at the Worms site, creating the basis for a closed material loop within the European Recycling Alliance for PMMA.
LaMa Recycling is carrying out a research project at the SKZ center on recycling production waste from diaper manufacturing. The aim is to develop a scalable process for recovering polyolefins, cellulose and superabsorbents instead of incinerating them.
Krones Recycling announces two new plastics washing machines, HydroCut and a next-generation friction washer, designed to improve process stability and reduce fines formation. The premiere will take place at IFAT 2026 and PRS Europe 2026.
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
On 20–21 May 2026, the 13th Interzero Environmental Conference will be held at the Grand Hotel in Łódź, focusing on the impact of new EU regulations on waste management, recycling, packaging and e-commerce.
Tomra Recycling announces the presentation of its updated AI-based sorting technology portfolio at IFAT 2026 in Munich, highlighting the 30th anniversary of the Autosort system and the launch of new deep learning solutions and analytical tools.
Visitor registration has started for the Central European Plastics Meeting 2026, which will take place on 2–3 June 2026 at the Sava Center in Belgrade. The event is based on pre-organised B2B meetings and brings together participants from across Central Europe.
Ten entities have established the Employers' Association of the Circular Economy and Recycling to represent companies involved in actual processing and material recovery and to support regulatory dialogue around the circular economy and recycling system in Poland.
During the 30th, anniversary edition of Fakuma in 2026, the Fakuma Innovation Award will be presented for the first time, recognising innovations across the entire plastics processing value chain.
At PRS Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Vecoplan will present its plastics cleaning solutions, with a particular focus on dry cleaning technology integrated into complete recycling lines.
The dry recyclables sorting plant designed by Stadler for Flacipel in Guarulhos has become a key element of the regional recycling infrastructure, combining high process flexibility with the ambition to achieve a zero‑landfill model.
At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Lindner will showcase integrated solutions for plastics recycling, focusing on recyclate quality, energy efficiency and process optimisation along the entire value chain.
AMI has opened free registration for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23–24 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. The event focuses on the growing interconnection between polymer compounding and recycling.
MAS Tech celebrates its 20th anniversary as a provider of complete solutions for plastics and PET recycling, based on patented conical co-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology and new iQonicTWIN platforms.
BASF and Schütz have signed an agreement to build an automated IBC production and storage plant next to BASF’s main site in Ludwigshafen, aimed at ensuring long-term security of industrial packaging supply.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Coperion will present solutions for plastics processing and recycling, including twin screw extruders, feeding systems and new standardized systems for PET recycling.
Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.
The European plastics industry is losing its share in global production, creating risks for the EU's feedstock autonomy. Experts indicate that one of the key elements for improving supply security may be the development of the circular plastics market, including recyclates.
EREMA and AIPMA/AMTEC are launching a new plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai, focused on practical training for operators and supervisors for India’s growing recycling sector.
Nordmann announces the presentation of an extensive portfolio of plastic recycling additives at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, together with co-exhibitor Kraton.
Beverage producers are accelerating lightweighting, barrier development and recyclability improvements for PET bottles, cans and cartons. These solutions will be showcased at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf.
Neste has started up at its Porvoo refinery the world’s largest facility for upgrading liquefied plastic waste, with an annual processing capacity of up to 150,000 tonnes, supplying feedstock for the chemicals and plastics industry.
Polymer Comply Europe has joined the Circular Plastics Made in Europe campaign, which aims to strengthen the European circular plastics value chain and ensure that plastic waste is recycled within Europe.
Clariant, together with Borealis and SINTEF, has completed a pilot project in Norway confirming the effectiveness of pyrolysis oil upgrading technology for plastic waste to steam cracker grade feedstock, suitable for virgin polyolefin production.
Petcore Europe has opened registration for the Thermoforms Conference 2026, to be held on 18–19 June in Valencia. The event will focus on practical aspects of PET tray recycling and alignment with PPWR requirements.
The Portuguese company Euro Separadora has implemented an XR3000C single-shaft shredder from Untha to process mixed commercial and industrial waste into alternative RDF fuel for the cement industry, replacing landfilling with material and thermal recycling.
RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines and recyclability evaluation protocols for major plastic packaging streams, based on the results of more than 20 testing campaigns. The changes reflect real sorting and recycling conditions in Europe.