Crisis in EU plastic recycling
The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point. A sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports, and rising economic pressures are forcing company closures.
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Food vacuum system containers use SABIC's circular PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers.
World’s largest plastics recycling event opens in Amsterdam
The world’s largest event dedicated to plastic recycling - Plastics Recycling Show Europe - will take place next week at RAI Amsterdam, on April 1-2.
Borealis once again tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria
Borealis once again ranked as the top Austrian innovator in the European Patent Index 2024, building on a long history of ranking among the top innovators in the annual index.
Wacker to showcase sustainable binders
Wacker is all set to showcase several product novelties at this year’s European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25 to 27.
SABIC & CJ Cheiljedang with rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced that a food-contact grade of its Trucircle portfolio of certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins is used in the production of Hetbahn instant white rice packaging bowls by CJ CheilJedang.
Krones publishes non-financial statement for 2024
The Krones Group has just released its ESG performance reporting for the year 2024. “For us, sustainabil-ity and our associated targets are - regardless of external factors and developments - a cornerstone of our business strategy,” says Krones CEO Christoph Klenk.
CVC 2025 - A landmark event for the transformation towards a Circular Economy
The first Circular Valley Convention 2025 has officially come to an end, marking a significant milestone in advancing the circular economy.
Plastcompactors from Herbold Meckesheim avoid complex steps
Agglomeration systems are a highly efficient solution that is in constant demand for achieving free-flowing regrind with a high bulk density that can be directly processed in extruders or injection molding machines.
Krones increases dividend for 2024 financial year by 18%
Krones today published its 2024 Annual Report. Despite the critical general economic environment, the company once again increased revenue and profitability. Krones plans to continue on its profitable growth path.
Innovia Films opens new line for sustainable label and packaging films in Germany
Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer that manufactures BOPP films for labels, graphics, packaging and tobacco, has announced the opening of a new line for specialty films at their Schkopau site near Leipzig in Germany.
Successful premiere: CVC 2025 exceeds all expectations
The debut of the Circular Valley Convention was a resounding success. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation and with scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology.
