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PMMA recycling alliance lifts recovery

PMMA recycling alliance lifts recovery

Röhm’s Europe-wide PMMA recycling alliance reports significantly higher recovery rates and delivers a taillight demonstrator with 30% mechanically recycled content, developed with Valeo and the Renault Group’s consortium The Future Is Neutral.

Freudenberg Performance Materials’ first sustainability report

Freudenberg Performance Materials’ first sustainability report

Freudenberg Performance Materials has published its first standalone sustainability report for its technical textiles business. The report outlines a 2045 Scope 1 and 2 CO2 neutrality goal and details 2024 progress in emissions, energy efficiency and renewable electricity.

Syensqo and cylib hit milestone in EV battery lithium recovery

Syensqo and cylib hit milestone in EV battery lithium recovery

Syensqo and cylib reported pilot-scale production of high-purity lithium hydroxide from end-of-life EV batteries, recovering lithium from mixed chemistries on a single line. The collaboration integrates solvent extraction with hydrometallurgy and targets compliance with EU battery recovery thresholds.

Labelexpo Europe 2025 expands education and community agenda

Labelexpo Europe 2025 expands education and community agenda

Labelexpo Europe 2025 will debut at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, with its largest edition to date and a strengthened education and networking program. The new Pulse Arena and Label Academy master classes will address sustainability, PPWR, diversification into flexible packaging and folding cartons, and AI.

RIGK opens webinar series on PPWR compliance and circularity

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.

Envalior presents Envalior CARES strategy

Envalior presents Envalior CARES strategy

Envalior launches the Envalior CARES strategy, structuring goals across low carbon, sustainable resources and social responsibility. The company updates GHG targets, announces ISCC PLUS materials for K 2025, and introduces expanded reporting aligned with the CSRD.

Henkel debuts phthalate-free PVC sealants for metal packaging

Henkel debuts phthalate-free PVC sealants for metal packaging

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced the phthalate-free Darex COV sealant range for metal pails and drums, replacing existing formulations to meet tightening regulations. The flagship Darex COV 73 enables lower curing temperatures and avoids CMR-classified ingredients.

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum, advances ESG reporting

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum, advances ESG reporting

KHS GmbH has received a platinum medal from EcoVadis with 86 out of 100 points, placing the company in the top 1% of more than 150,000 rated firms. The supplier also achieved a leader rating on the carbon scorecard and is aligning its voluntary reporting with CSRD requirements.