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
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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.
Ineos Styrolution's polystyrene selected by Nam Ngai Hong
Nam Ngai Hong, a prominent houseware producer in Thailand, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by selecting Ineos Styrolution's post-consumer recycled polystyrene for its environmentally friendly Namecostorage box line.
Petcore Europe in partnership with the Circular Economy Coalition in Romania
This event marked our first gathering in Bucharest, where we were joined by PET packaging experts from across the entire PET value chain in Central and Eastern Europe along with the Vice President of the European Parliament and Romanian Minister of Environment.
Tremendous success for Career Friday!
Career Friday, held as part of the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, was a complete success in terms of promoting young talent.
Can AI improve the sustainability of plastic packaging?
Exciting insights into the world of plastic recycling are guaranteed at the “Open Hub Days”, an event series that will run from November 4 to 12 at four sites across Germany.
Fakuma 2024 took place with great success
Fakuma 2024 took place successfully under the motto “Digital meets Circular Economy”. From October 15 to 19, 2024, 1,639 exhibitors presented their innovations in efficiency, sustainability and the circular economy in twelve full halls and fully booked foyers. With an exhibitor share of 47.5% (previous year: 44.0%), this year's trade fair event once again held a high global position for the plastics processing industry. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors (+3 compared to 2023), 778 came from many countries - including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 - one week to go!
The deadline for entering the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 is just one week away.
Husky highlights innovation driven by sustainability at Fakuma 2024
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at Fakuma 2024, taking place October 15-19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Südpack one of Germany’s best in circular economy in 2024
What companies in Germany keep resources in the loop longest through re-use, recycling, or repair? What innovative approaches to waste reduction are in use today?
