Deposit return scheme in Romania reaches 84% collection rate in the first year
30 November marks one year since the launch of the deposit return system (DRS) in Romania, promoting the separate collection of drink containers for recycling.
Circular economy
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Europe-wide alliance for sustainable PMMA recycling established
Advancing the circular economy is one of the most important goals of Röhm’s and Polyvantis' sustainability strategy. To achieve this, the companies also rely on strong partnerships and collaborations.
Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry
Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE.
European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note
European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24.
Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottle helps tackle a global problem
New spring water range uses the category’s first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle.
Transformation for survival in the traditional plastics industry
According to a survey by Global Information Inc., despite the decrease in demand for plastic injection molding during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has now steadily recovered, reaching pre-pandemic activity levels.
Visitor registration open for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025
The world’s largest plastics recycling event moves to Halls 1 & 5 at RAI, Amsterdam
Innovation project: Grupo Ecological opts for Lindner recycling technology
The Brazilian recycling company Grupo Ecological, based in Limeira, to the west of São Paulo, has two plastic recycling lines dedicated to processing challenging post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into high-quality regranulate.
RecyClass approves Avery Dennison labels as fully compliant with HDPE recycling
Since its release last July, the RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for Labels & Adhesives applied on HDPE Containers has already been used for the recognition of innovative technologies.
Husky’s PET closure wins Packaging Europe Sustainability Award
Husky Technologies announces that its groundbreaking PET closure has won the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award in the Driving Circular Economy category.
Walkers Chocolates switches to innovative new kerbside recyclable paper wrapper
Walkers Chocolates is switching its popular own brand Turkish Delight and Mint Cream chocolate bars into EvoPak RCM, a 100% recyclable paper wrapper. The bars will begin rolling out to selected Asda and Premier stores this month.
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.
