Molecor reinforces its commitment to the environment
Molecor reinforces its commitment to the environment by joining the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program
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Reifenhäuser actively supports the Circular Plastics Alliance
Reifenhäuser becomes a member of the European Union Circular Plastics Alliance. On March 10, 2020, Ulrich Reifenhäuser signed a declaration that commits over 175 companies and associations to reuse 10 million metric tons of recycled plastics in new products by the year 2025.
Lanxess honored by CDP for climate protection
LANXESS among the top two percent of companies evaluated worldwide.
zeroplast free - injection molding process for the recyclable biomaterials
Wittmann Battenfeld and Zeroplast at the K 2019 with injection molding process for the natural material Zeroplast free.
Lanxess to become climate neutral by 2040
Lanxess has set itself an ambitious climate protection target. By 2040, the Group intends to become climate neutral and eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions from around 3.2 million metric tons of CO2e today.
Start-ups deliver fresh ideas for packaging innovations
Start-ups are all about new approaches and unconventional solutions. Through these ideas they can also help equip the packaging industry to meet current challenges.
Borealis becomes a Core Partner of the New Plastics Economy initiative
Borealis announces that it will become a Core Partner of the New Plastics Economy, an important global initiative led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
KHS presents the first recyclable juice bottle made of 100% rPET
There is an increasing demand from consumers and the beverage industry alike for packaging which saves on resources. Companies who design a container nowadays must also take its entire life cycle into account.
Borealis launches new BorPure resin at the K 2019
Borealis launches resin at the K 2019: BorPure RF777MO, designed for flip-top cap applications.
H+E on course for success
In the first half of 2019, H+E GmbH continues its strong growth from the previous financial year
Major environmental challenge - microplastics in our drinking water
Plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems, finds research from the University of Surrey and Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials.
The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts.
