RecyClass says its Recycling Process Certification now covers 60% of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity. Stream-level coverage in 2024 reached 58% for HDPE/PP, 62% for ELV-WEEE, 70% for LDPE and 75% for PET.
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 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.
Erema reports rising demand for food-grade post-consumer recyclate and is supplying systems aimed at meeting EU and US safety requirements. A new PLC integration for ReFresher extends process visibility and data access.
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.
Tosca promotes Crystal Clear reusable plastic POS displays as an alternative to single-use cardboard, aligned with PPWR and EPR. The modular units are available via pooling with tracking and maintenance, and the company reports up to 70% CO2 savings versus single-use systems.
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 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.
Commentary by Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Poland.
The Sabic Plastic Energy Advanced Recycling joint venture in Geleen, the Netherlands, has produced its first batch of pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, marking a step toward full commercial operations later this year.
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.
The PPWR reshapes packaging requirements in the EU. Utz Group offers consulting that includes compliance analysis and optimization of packaging and transport processes.
