PureCycle Technologies and IPL Schoeller have developed SnapPack Square EVO, a tamper-evident container containing 20% PureFive recycled polypropylene. The off-the-shelf line is intended to support compliance with incoming recycled content rules.
Plastics account for about 50 to 60 percent of medical devices, according to BVMed. Their role in healthcare covers disposable products, implants, packaging and precision components for personalized medicine.
The Utz ID system links reusable containers and pallets with a digital product passport. The solution is intended to support traceability, environmental data reporting and companies' preparation for PPWR requirements.
In the 10th edition of the vector awards 2026, igus recognised four cable carrier applications. The awards went to projects in shore power supply, microchip production, stage technology and water treatment.
BASF presents Green Energy Manufacturing as part of its Engineering Plastics Sustainability Toolbox. The approach uses renewable energy carriers in chemical production to reduce product carbon footprints without changes to established processes or specifications.
Barmag and Object Carpet have tested BICO BCF yarn across the carpet manufacturing process. The trials indicate improved volume, elasticity and heavy-duty performance, as well as potential for recyclable carpet concepts.
Sun Chemical is taking part in a UK pilot project with Aldi, Arla, Polytag and Saica Flex. A fluorescent UV ink enables invisible marking of labels on milk bottles and the collection of data on their route through recycling.
BASF researchers argue that circularity for engineering plastics requires scalable sorting and a combination of recycling technologies. The approach depends on the polymer type and the composition of the waste stream.
Arburg has published its Sustainability Report 2025 as an interactive online PDF. The document presents progress under the arburgGREENworld programme, including ESG activities, resource efficiency, the circular economy and carbon footprint indicators.
The Superpan research project brings together Birka Composites, AIMPLAS and IDEKO to develop ultralight, multidirectionally reinforced panels for transport structures, with a focus on recyclability, automation and lower energy consumption.
Amcor received Gold and Silver distinctions at the Sustainability and Impact Awards 2026. The awarded initiatives include the CleanStream system for recycling household polypropylene waste and the Exclusive stick for Cut By Fred.
Lanxess has introduced Disflamoll Advance, a platform for plasticizing flame retardants with triphenyl phosphate content below 0.1%. The first product, Disflamoll Advance OT, is intended for polar polymer systems including flexible PVC and TPU.