Novoplast Schlauchtechnik launches hose sample take-back service
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik, a company of the Masterflex Group, is introducing a free hose sample take-back service in Germany as part of its transition towards a circular economy.
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CDP again recognizes BASF for climate and environmental action
The CDP organization has awarded BASF top scores in the areas of climate and forest protection as well as sustainable water management, confirming the company’s status as one of the leaders in environmental impact reporting and management.
PLA as an alternative to banned single-use products in the UAE
From 1 January 2026, an extended ban on selected single-use plastic products will enter into force in the United Arab Emirates. Plant-based PLA material remains exempt from the regulation as an accepted alternative.
Tosca publishes 2025 sustainability report
Tosca publishes the 2025 sustainability report “Driving Change Together”, presenting 2024 results including reduced Scope 3 emissions and lower water use and single-use packaging in supply chains.
Amcor in food packaging recycling project in Denmark
Amcor has joined the three-year CRISP project, coordinated by the Danish Technological Institute, aimed at developing full-scale circular recycling of rigid PE and PP food packaging from household waste.
Textile shredding in light of new EU requirements
From 2025, EU Member States must collect used clothing and textiles separately. This increases the importance of industrial shredding technologies as a step in preparing textile waste for material and energy recovery.
weeeSwiss and Stadler advance high‑purity e‑waste recycling
weeeSwiss Technology AG, part of the Stadler Group, outlines how rising e‑waste volumes, stricter regulations and demand for high‑purity recyclates are reshaping the global WEEE market, driving investments in advanced processing, safety systems and domestic treatment capacity.
Visitor registration opens for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
Registration is now open for the 10th edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which will return to RAI Amsterdam on 5–6 May 2026 with more than 450 exhibitors, a two-track conference programme and the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe ceremony.
RePlast Eurasia 2026 focuses on plastics recycling
RePlast Eurasia 2026, Türkiye’s dedicated plastics recycling trade fair, will return to the TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul on 26–28 March, bringing together international exhibitors, visitors and experts from across the recycling value chain.
Plastics in lightweight construction: radiation crosslinking and recycling
Increasing design requirements call for more resistant plastics. Electron beam irradiation can be used to sustainably improve the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of plastic components.
Stadler to build advanced MSW sorting plant UTM Leste in São Paulo
Stadler Anlagenbau and Ecourbis Ambiental will build UTM Leste, a highly automated municipal solid waste treatment plant in São Paulo that will combine European engineering with Brazilian operating conditions to increase material recovery, RDF production and biogas feedstock.
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 focuses on PPWR implementation
The 2025 Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht gathered 854 delegates, 142 speakers and 89 exhibitors to discuss the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and long-term strategies for circular packaging.
IFCO publishes ESG Report 2025, marks five-year progress
IFCO released its ESG Report 2025, concluding the five-year strategy Thriving in the Circular Economy. The company reports progress across 18 goals, including over 10 billion single-use boxes replaced and a 37% emission cut per crate.
Områ opening boosts Norway's plastic packaging recycling
Områ, a new fine-sorting facility jointly owned by Tomra and Plastretur, has been officially opened near Oslo. The plant can process 90,000 tonnes of plastic packaging a year, sorting mixed waste into up to ten polymer fractions for recycling.
Circular economy - Taiwan is already doing it
At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.
Why defending circularity and competitiveness are mission critical for our sector
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
Sustainable packaging can be a bit like ‘whack-a-mole’
Signal Group reports rising demand for continuous VOC measurement in the packaging sector as manufacturers balance recyclability, carbon footprint and emissions under EPR and PPWR requirements. FID-based analysers support compliance and process control.
Advanced and chemical recycling in Europe: projects, capacities and status
Fraunhofer Umsicht has published an interactive map of chemical recycling in Europe, showing 2.8 Mt per year planned capacity versus 0.29 Mt per year in operation. Pyrolysis dominates the project pipeline, while no gasification plants are operational.
Tomra publishes eBook on AI's role in recycling
Tomra Recycling has released a free eBook that explains how deep learning is being applied in optical sorting, outlining practical use cases, regulatory drivers and a pathway toward more transparent, autonomous recycling plants.
EREMA's standardised recycling machine is well established on the market
EREMA reports rising demand for its made-to-stock ReadyMac recycling machine, introduced at K 2022 and expanded with the ReadyMac 500 HD in 2025. The line comes in two 500 kg/h configurations at fixed prices and is shipping to Europe, South Africa and Latin America.
Efficient filtration in PET recycling - how the new Cobra filter is setting new standards
Rapidly rising recycling rates, fluctuating input qualities and high demands on product purity pose major challenges for recyclers – especially in filtration. BB Engineering GmbH is responding to this with an innovative filter system: the Cobra filter.
The impact of optical sorting accuracy on the quality of polymer regranulate
If someone tried to trace their everyday life without plastic today, it would quickly prove to be an almost impossible task. Plastics have become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to notice how quickly everyday items turn into waste.
Celab Europe to present liner and matrix recycling at Labelexpo
Celab Europe will showcase practical pathways for collecting and recycling release liner and matrix waste at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, supporting circularity in the self-adhesive label industry.
Final environmental decision for Qemetica's WtE in Inowroclaw
The Local Government Appeals Board in Bydgoszcz upheld the environmental decision for the construction of a waste-to-energy facility in Inowroclaw. This enables Qemetica and PreZero to proceed to the building permit stage.
RIGK opens webinar series on PPWR compliance and circularity
RIGK will launch the #RIGKWebinarHub with a free online session on 11 September 2025, focusing on how to meet the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The 90-minute webinar targets packaging value chain stakeholders and will be held in English.
In just six weeks the recycling industry gathers in one place
In just six weeks, the 2nd edition of the International Trade Fair for Recycling Technologies and Raw Materials Recovery - Recycling Tech 2025 - will take place.
Reusable tableware made of specialty plastic Ultrason
Japanese plastic products manufacturer Kyoraku uses BASF polyethersulfone’s original honey color as design feature in its unique Amberware design concept.
ARA, Bernegger and GreenDot develop a new plastics recycling facility in Upper Austria
The high-tech TriPlast sorting plant in Ennshafen has been making a significant contribution to the Austrian circular economy since it went into operation a year ago - and is exceeding expectations.
Stadler delivers state-of-the-art sorting plant for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall
The new Resursutvinning Stockholm MSW sorting plant, designed and built by Stadler for Sweden’s largest water and waste utility, is a highly automated, high-throughput facility that supports Stockholm’s environmental strategy, enabling the efficient recovery of recyclable materials and organic waste while reducing CO2 emissions.
Freudenberg to present protective packaging solutions for automotive OEMs
Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will showcase packaging materials combining high performance protection, CO2 emission reduction and waste prevention at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, from September 23-25.
Movacolor at K 2025
Movacolor is heading to K 2025, this fairs brings together manufacturers, machine builders, brand owners, OEMs, and suppliers for eight days of cutting-edge innovations, live demonstrations, and industry networking.
EIB backs Swedish innovation packaging company PulPac
The European Investment Bank is lending €20 million to Swedish sustainable-packaging company PulPac to tackle global plastic pollution. The EIB financing will support development and commercialization of a fiber-based technology developed by PulPac as an alternative to single-use plastics.
Coveris wins Double Gold at Environmental Packaging Awards
Packaging manufacturer Coveris has received major industry recognition for its leadership in sustainability, winning the prestigious Gold Award for Sustainable Packaging Business of the Year at the Environmental Packaging Awards, organised by Packaging News.
Polykemi, Rondo Plast and Scanfill receive ISCC Plus certification for recycled plastics
Recently, Polykemi, Rondo Plast, and Scanfill had their ISCC Plus certifications for recycled mass-balanced plastic raw materials confirmed. The certifications apply to their facilities in Ystad, Sweden, giving all of Europe access to certified high-quality recycled plastic materials.
New EU requirements driving change in the packaging sector
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force on February 11, 2025, marks a significant shift for the European packaging industry.
Lindner founds subsidiary in Latin America
Lindner continues expanding its global market presence with the foundation of Lindner LATAM.