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.
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KHS optimizes its inspection technology with the help of artificial intelligence
Tethered caps have been mandatory for all non-returnable PET bottles in the EU since 2024. Consequently, the number of closure variants and thus the demands made of inspection technology have increased. KHS GmbH is meeting these new challenges with the help AI.
KHS publishes 2024 sustainability report
KHS GmbH has restructured its voluntary reporting process. The systems provider for the filling and packaging industry has now brought its sustainability report further into line with the EU reporting standard and is disclosing additional non-financial KPIs.
Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions
Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.
PRSE draws over 13,000 attendees for first time in its nine-year history
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe shattered records in Amsterdam with over 500 exhibitors, more than 75 expert speakers, and an all-time high of 13,325 attendees over the two days.
Crisis in EU plastic recycling
The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point. A sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports, and rising economic pressures are forcing company closures.
Guiding topic of K 2025: “Embracing digitalisation”
K 2025 has set out to tackle the central challenges of our time and present concrete solutions. This aim is also reflected by its guiding topics. One of them reads “Embracing Digitalisation”
PRS Europe publishes full programme for 2025 conference
The full conference programme for this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe, taking place at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 1-2 April 2025, has been published.
ECHA takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
Petcore Europe's call to action on Effective ESPR Schemes
Petcore Europe, has continuously represented the polyester textile (PET) value chain for over 30 years. Petcore Europe’s policy recommendations have been instrumental in the realization of Petcore Europe’s leading position in the circularity of PET packaging.
Bioplastics: Paving the way to meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation goals
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Visitor registration open for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025
The world’s largest plastics recycling event moves to Halls 1 & 5 at RAI, Amsterdam
