ReVentas has joined the European HG2030 – Circular Packaging consortium. The company aims to use its solvent-based purification technology to obtain polypropylene of virgin-like quality for rigid food packaging.
Sun Chemical has obtained RecyClass certification for its solvent-based SunUno SoliCycle inks for flexible packaging. Combined with certified SunLam laminating adhesives, the solution is intended to support the design of packaging structures compatible with recycling.
Amcor has obtained RecyClass certification for selected specifications of Bontite Sustane stretch film containing post-consumer recycled content. The solution is intended to support customers preparing for changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax from 2027.
At Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 at Erema's headquarters in Ansfelden, participants examined how post-consumer recycling can deliver consistent quality at scale. The programme included discussions, technology presentations and live equipment demonstrations.
Hera Group, through Aliplast Polska, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska. The transaction is intended to support Aliplast’s plan to increase its capacity to more than 210,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic raw materials.
Tosca indicates that reusable packaging pooling systems are changing the way load carriers are evaluated. They are increasingly being treated as an element of infrastructure affecting operating costs, availability and supply chain reliability.
Sidel received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026 and ranked among the top 5% of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance. The evaluation covered areas including the environment, ethics, human rights and sustainable procurement.
On 15 September 2026 in Warsaw, the Polish Chamber of Packaging will organise the fifth edition of the Modern Packaging conference, combined with the celebration of Packaging Day. The event is aimed at packaging users and will focus on the implications of the PPWR regulation and the deposit return system.
Kurucsai Plastic has launched a PET sheet extrusion line for food packaging based on Gneuss MRS technology. The investment is intended to increase feedstock flexibility, reduce energy consumption and prepare the plant for processing food-grade recycled PET.
The RecyClass certification system is used to assess the recyclability of plastic packaging and track the origin of secondary raw materials. The growing importance of this certification is linked to regulatory requirements, supply chain transparency and the development of the circular economy.
According to the updated report by AMI Market Intelligence, global demand for BOPP films reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2025. Despite cost pressure and geopolitical instability, the segment is expected to grow at a rate exceeding 3% per year through 2030.
Plastotecnica, a producer of flexible polyethylene packaging, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company reported growth in revenue and volumes, as well as the development of projects related to post-consumer recycled material.