The proposed tax should motivate to actions towards the Circular Economy
The last meeting of the European Council ended with decisions that will have major implications for the plastics processing industry, writes Tomasz Mikulski, of ML Polyolefins.
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Reifenhäuser is driving development of the global standard for sustainable circular economy
Reifenhäuser participates cross-company cooperative project R-Cycle. The objective is to ensure the recyclability of plastic packaging through seamless documentation of all recycling-relevant packaging properties.
BASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses
BASF has developed a chemical recycling process for used mattresses and is starting pilot tests at the Schwarzheide site in Brandenburg, Germany.
Ineos Styrolution reports final results of research project
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, reports final results of the research project ResolVe. ResolVe was granted a funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to explore the recycling of polystyrene.
Renewable raw materials for plastics production
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.
Reusable packaging makes online commerce more sustainable
The huge growth in online commerce has led to an increase in packaging volumes. A number of companies are turning to new reusable packaging concepts to minimize the resulting waste.
Plastics recyclers cease production
Recyclates demand impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID - 19: Is the future more plastic?
Now, while we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, plastics use is increasing again. But, while the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei (David) Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.
Alpla expands PET recycling plant in Poland
A new rPET extrusion system will be going into operation in early May 2020 at the recycling plant PET Recycling Team in Radomsko (Poland). As a result, the capacity for rPET (PET regrind material) will be doubled from 15,000 to 30,000 tonnes per annum.
A new beginning after the pandemic: a circular economy for plastics now
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
Furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare.
Ineos and Plastic Energy to collaborate on new recycling facility
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
