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RecyClass updates guidelines for designing recyclable packaging

RecyClass updates guidelines for designing recyclable packaging

RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines and recyclability evaluation protocols for major plastic packaging streams, based on the results of more than 20 testing campaigns. The changes reflect real sorting and recycling conditions in Europe.

PP film with up to 60% recycled content for food contact

PP film with up to 60% recycled content for food contact

Eurocast is implementing an R&D project to develop multilayer polypropylene film Castfol RPP with up to 60% recycled PP content for food contact, combined with the deployment of digital solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 concept.

Tenth edition of plast & printpack alger in 2026

Tenth edition of plast & printpack alger in 2026

From 30 March to 1 April 2026, the tenth edition of plast & printpack alger will take place in Algiers, bringing together more than 280 exhibitors from 22 countries and focusing on sustainable technologies for the plastics, printing and packaging industries in the Maghreb region.

Sikora presents new measuring systems at wire 2026

Sikora presents new measuring systems at wire 2026

At wire 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sikora will present its complete portfolio of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production, including new measuring heads, X-ray systems, solutions for pellet purity inspection and software for monitoring process stability.

Arburg wins four Product of the Year 2026 awards

Arburg wins four Product of the Year 2026 awards

Arburg received four distinctions in the “Product of the Year 2026” competition organised by the magazines PolyFormNEXT and Industrial Production, recognising two machines and two cooperative projects in plastics processing.

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor has received UN certification for 5.5 l and 5.8 l industrial containers with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, manufactured at its Pamplona plant. The solution supports safe packaging of hazardous substances and compliance with EU regulatory requirements.

PET bottles in the wine segment: new target groups and benefits

PET bottles in the wine segment: new target groups and benefits

Lightweight, recyclable packaging is gaining importance in the wine segment. The example of the Nordic market and PET bottles with high recycled content shows that such solutions can facilitate access to new consumer groups and reduce the carbon footprint.