New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs.
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Europe’s first polyester textile recycling system realised with Pure Loop's ISEC evo
Project Re:Claim, a joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company and Project Plan B, has been nominated for the Plastics Industry Awards 2024 in the "Recycler of the Year" category.
Steinecker wins 2025 German Sustainability Award for “Products: Climate”
Steinecker GmbH, a subsidiary of Krones, has been honoured with the 2025 German Sustainability Award in the Products category, which is being presented for the first time this year to recognise standout projects offering sustainable solutions.
An outstanding chance for professionals in the plastics and petrochemicals sector at ArabPlast 2025
From January 7–9, 2025, ArabPlast 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates, providing professionals with an unmatched opportunity to network, gain knowledge, and investigate the most recent advancements and trends influencing the sector.
Veolia speeds up the integration in Asia with its worldwide offer PlastiLoop
PlastiLoop, Veolia's worldwide offer for recycled plastics, launched a new plastic recycling facility in Japan early this year. PlastiLoop boasts a network of twelve facilities and an annual production capacity of 250,000 tonnes of recycled polymer in Asia.
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies collaborate to offer standardized solution
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies have signed a collaboration agreement to advance the circularity of plastics by providing the industry a standardized technology solution for chemical recycling, also referred to as “advanced recycling”.
Husky leads circular packaging innovation at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 taking place in Dubai, UAE from November 5-7. Husky’s booth, located in Hall 2, Stand B 2-4, highlights the company’s latest technologies, solutions, and services designed to enable the circular economy across the complete package lifecycle.
The remanufacturing of used machines is to Herbold Meckesheim like steel to its plants
From the very beginning, Herbold Meckesheim's recycling solutions also took into account the life cycle of the machines themselves. They should not only contribute to a functioning circular economy, but also be part of it.
Alpla opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
Production plant to supply up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material per year from 2025
GreenPlast 2025: The sustainable future of plastics in the spotlight of new legislation
GreenPlast 2025, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to materials, technologies, and processes for plastics and rubber processing with a focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, is set to return to Milan from 27 to 30 May 2025 at Fiera Milano, Rho Pero.
Sabic teams up with iyris and Napco to create high-tech greenhouse roofing solution
Greenhouse roofing solution uses Sabic linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) from advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics from the company’s Trucircle portfolio.
Kask safety helmets with internal shell produced from Neopor Ccycled by BASF
Kask, the iconic Italian helmet brand, is using expandable polystyrene (EPS) granules Neopor Ccycled from BASF for the production of safety helmets for workers.
