Aimplas is leading the Vegancelio project, which aims to convert organic waste into vegan leather made from fungal mycelium and chitosan microcapsules for cosmetic applications. The project is being carried out with industrial partners from the textile and dermocosmetic sectors.
The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have launched online visitor pre-registration. The trade fair, focused on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability and the circular economy, will take place in Taipei in September 2026.
Petcore Europe has opened registration for Thermoforms Conference 2026, which will take place on 18 and 19 June in Valencia. The programme will focus on PPWR requirements and the practical aspects of collection, sorting and recycling of PET thermoformed packaging.
Growing market demand and environmental policies are driving the development of plastics recycling. New technologies and cross-sector applications are increasing the share of recyclates, but the industry still faces quality, economic and social barriers.
AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Growing demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging is supporting the spread of PET bottles in the wine segment. Examples from the Nordic countries and solutions from Anora and Alpla show how this format can open up new markets and target groups.
At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.
Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.
Growing sustainability requirements are changing how PET preform production lines are designed. Husky's HyPET 6e platform integrates machine, mold and auxiliaries to enable high rPET content while maintaining efficiency and quality.
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Minebea Intec will present integrated, individually engineered weighing and inspection solutions, from dynamic systems to bench and floor scales and SPC software.
Röhm is implementing its own chemical recycling technology for PMMA to virgin-quality MMA at the Worms site, creating the basis for a closed material loop within the European Recycling Alliance for PMMA.
LaMa Recycling is carrying out a research project at the SKZ center on recycling production waste from diaper manufacturing. The aim is to develop a scalable process for recovering polyolefins, cellulose and superabsorbents instead of incinerating them.
