The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have opened exhibitor applications and online visitor registration. The event will take place on September 15 to 19, 2026, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and will focus on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability.
At Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 at Erema's headquarters in Ansfelden, participants examined how post-consumer recycling can deliver consistent quality at scale. The programme included discussions, technology presentations and live equipment demonstrations.
Hera Group, through Aliplast Polska, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska. The transaction is intended to support Aliplast’s plan to increase its capacity to more than 210,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic raw materials.
Tosca indicates that reusable packaging pooling systems are changing the way load carriers are evaluated. They are increasingly being treated as an element of infrastructure affecting operating costs, availability and supply chain reliability.
The RecyClass certification system is used to assess the recyclability of plastic packaging and track the origin of secondary raw materials. The growing importance of this certification is linked to regulatory requirements, supply chain transparency and the development of the circular economy.
Stadler says residual waste sorting is becoming an important part of material recovery and achieving circular economy goals. The company points to the growing importance of flexible and safe plants adapted to local conditions.
Plastotecnica, a producer of flexible polyethylene packaging, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company reported growth in revenue and volumes, as well as the development of projects related to post-consumer recycled material.
Elix Polymers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, summarising the implementation of its 2020–2025 Action Plan and setting a new stage for its ESG strategy. The company points to, among other things, a reduction in product carbon footprint, lower water consumption and the further development of circular solutions.
Scanfill is launching Scanfoil rPP POP film with a 30% share of post-consumer mechanically recycled PP. The material has been approved for food contact and is intended to meet upcoming PPWR requirements.
AMI has published the conference programme accompanying Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23-24 September 2026 in Frankfurt. The two-day agenda includes presentations focused on recycling and compounding.
An analysis of extended producer responsibility systems across the 27 EU countries shows that the level of fees does not determine recycling performance. System design, eco-modulation, transparency and infrastructure are the key factors.
ThaiNamthip has installed a Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer at its Pathumthani plant. It is the first installation of this system in Asia, aimed at improving washing performance while reducing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals.
