Kreyenborg IR-Clean receives positive EFSA opinion
Kreyenborg's IR-Clean technology succeeds: EFSA issues a positive scientific opinion on rPET flake decontamination.
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Failure instead of boom - or why plastic recycling is not in its heyday
At the beginning of 2025, news of bankrupt recycling companies, mainly in Western Europe, were reported in a series of non-exhaustive lists of names: Blue Cycle - Netherlands, Stiphout Plastics - Netherlands, Bage Plastics - Austria, Texaid, Veolia - Germany.
Feddersen Group wins German Packaging Award for circular packaging solution
K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH and partners have received the German Packaging Award for their innovative packaging made from 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene and 50% HDPE, highlighting progress in circular economy practices within the plastics sector.
Coveris completes €9.5 million upgrade at Halle flexible packaging plant
Coveris has finalized a €9.5 million investment at its Halle facility in Germany, introducing new extrusion, printing, and logistics capabilities to enhance flexible packaging production and sustainability.
Barmag presents integrated recycling and extrusion solutions at K 2025
Barmag, part of the Oerlikon Group, will showcase advanced recycling, extrusion, and filtration technologies for the plastics industry at K 2025, focusing on sustainable closed-loop solutions for polymer processing and high-quality rPET production.
Tray-to-tray recycling: technology, scale and industry challenges
Tray-to-tray recycling is gaining momentum as a solution for circularity in PET packaging. This article explores technological advances, regulatory drivers, and key challenges shaping the future of PET tray recycling.
Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins
Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.
Oerlikon HRSflow presents innovative hot runner solutions at K 2025
At K 2025, Oerlikon HRSflow will unveil new hot runner technologies, including STARgate HRS and Glow HRS, designed to enhance efficiency, precision, and sustainability in injection molding for various industries.
Powering packaging progress at drinktec 2025
At drinktec 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present its extensive all-electric packaging expertise, reaffirming the company’s new theme "Today. Tomorrow. Electric."
Südpack showcases sustainable packaging innovations at Fachpack 2025
At Fachpack 2025, Südpack will present its latest sustainable packaging solutions, including recyclable mono-materials and advanced skin films, highlighting its commitment to circular economy and reduced carbon footprint.
Dow inspires next-generation innovation at K 2025
Diverse portfolio of packaging, consumer, infrastructure and mobility solutions to take center stage in a bespoke building dedicated to collaboration.
Henkel presents adhesive solutions at Fachpack 2025
From September 23 to 25, Fachpack will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme "Transition in Packaging."
