Project Electro: recycling challenging waste with Borealis
Borealis is a partner in the EU-funded Electro project, which aims to develop electrified thermochemical processes to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-quality olefins.
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European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 on Europe’s Security
The first edition of the European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 was held at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, focusing on the role of the chemical industry in Europe’s economic security and competitiveness.
Textile shredding in light of new EU requirements
From 2025, EU Member States must collect used clothing and textiles separately. This increases the importance of industrial shredding technologies as a step in preparing textile waste for material and energy recovery.
NexKemia expands EPS capabilities with ZSK twin screw extruders
NexKemia Petrochemicals uses Coperion ZSK twin screw extruders to produce EPS, graphite-enhanced polystyrene and EPS with up to 30% recyclate in a single-step process, combining process simplification with reduced emissions and wastewater.
Arnitel Performance foam in next‑generation trail running shoes
Arnitel Performance, a thermoplastic copolyester elastomer from Envalior, is used as a 100% foam midsole in the norda 005 trail running shoe, combining high rebound, durability, climate stability and recyclability as an alternative to EVA, TPU and PEBA foams.
Faerch’s Cirrec and Tomra advance PET tray‑to‑tray recycling
Cirrec, the recycling division of the Faerch Group, has installed multiple Tomra flake sorting units at its Duiven plant, enabling large‑scale post‑consumer PET food tray‑to‑tray recycling with food‑grade quality and increased capacity.
Technical conference to spotlight plastics innovation at Plastex 2026
The Plastex 2026 technical conference in Cairo will bring together more than 50 speakers from industry and research to present new technologies, case studies and developments in plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on recycling, materials performance and circular economy.
Feddersen Group builds new plastics competence centre in Sweden
Feddersen Group is establishing a new competence centre in Bredasten, Värnamo, that will double its current footprint and consolidate Nordic activities from raw materials to machinery, automation and circular solutions under one roof.
Borealis and Borouge introduce Recleo recycled polyolefin brand
Borealis and Borouge have launched Recleo, a global brand for mechanically recycled polyolefins combining post-industrial and post-consumer grades in a single cost-effective portfolio for a wide range of applications.
ICIS: Food contact regulation presents challenges for EU and non-EU recyclers
EU Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 tightens requirements for recycled plastics in food contact applications, creating significant compliance and traceability challenges for non-EU recyclers seeking access to the European market.
MOL Group rolls out Bag-in-Box lubricant packaging
MOL Group’s lubricant subsidiary MOL-LUB has introduced a Bag-in-Box packaging system for selected lubricants and engine oils, cutting plastic use by up to 80 percent compared to conventional 20‑liter canisters and reducing waste volume twelvefold.
Key demands of the chemical industry at the 6th Techco Forum in Warsaw
At the 6th Techco Forum in Warsaw, representatives of the chemical industry and public administration highlighted the need for coherent regulation, predictable investment conditions and protection of the competitiveness of the European industry in the context of the energy and climate transition.
