Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 conference programme published
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 conference programme published
Circular economy
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Recykl Group announces development and consolidation in the tire recycling segment
Recykl Group focuses on finalizing the acquisition of German company HRV, integrating it with Lithuanian APG and increasing Smapol additive production capacity, while announcing an update of its development strategy.
Artificial intelligence in polymer design: the POLY-ML project
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is implementing the POLY-ML project, where machine learning techniques are used to predict material properties based on composition and processing conditions, shortening development time and reducing waste.
Plastics recycling technologies in Europe in the light of the PRE report
The latest Plastics Recyclers Europe report structures the current state of plastics recycling technologies in Europe, from sorting and mechanical recycling to dissolution and chemical recycling, indicating the processes that are actually operating at industrial scale.
AIMPLAS seminar on biopolymers and sustainable composites
AIMPLAS organizes on 4–5 March the ninth edition of the International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, focused on the latest material solutions, their industrial applications and current regulatory requirements.
Circular Valley Convention 2026: programme for the circular economy
Circular Valley Convention 2026 will take place on 11–12 March 2026 at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, bringing together politics, business, science and start-ups around practical solutions for the circular economy.
Interpack 2026: exhibitors’ priorities and main development directions
Interpack 2026 promises to be a key meeting for the global processing and packaging sector. Exhibitors are focusing on smart manufacturing, new packaging materials and future skills in the context of regulation, automation and cost pressure.
New Durafide PPS grades with mechanical recyclate from Polyplastics
Polyplastics introduces two new Durafide PPS grades with mechanically recycled content, reinforced with 40% glass fiber, as part of its Duracircle initiative and open PIR mechanical recycling scheme.
Circular Valley Convention 2026: a platform for the circular economy
Circular Valley Convention 2026, organized by Circular Valley, Messe Düsseldorf and Fraunhofer, will for the second time combine a trade fair, specialist conference and networking to create a cross-industry platform for concrete solutions in the field of the circular economy.
Modernisation of the BZB sorting plant in the Basque Country with Stadler
Stadler has modernised the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, increasing its throughput, level of automation and digitalisation, and strengthening the nearly 25-year collaboration with its Basque partner.
Fiordelisi increases logistics efficiency with Tosca packaging
Fiordelisi has implemented Tosca's reusable foldable Active Lock crates, increasing storage capacity, the number of crates per truck, and reducing transport-related emissions.
Borealis reusable cup pilot project successfully concluded
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf have concluded a pilot project for a reusable cup system at K 2025, involving 50,000 lightweight foam polypropylene cups and a full collection, washing and reuse infrastructure.
