Origin Materials and Husky achieve commercialization milestone for advanced packaging
Recyclable PET polymer incorporating FDCA successfully processed into preforms using Husky’s commercial-scale injection molding equipment and subsequently bottles
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
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54,000 tonnes of rPET per year: Alpla expands recycling plant in Poland
Alpla is continuing the global expansion of its circular economy with the expansion of its recycling plant in Radomsko (Poland). The internationally active packaging and recycling specialist is investing around eight million euros in the third extrusion line at the site.
After the Storm collection from Ampacet captures the vibrant shades of resilience
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces After the Storm, a collection of vibrant hues reminiscent of the fleeting moments between a storm and rebuilding.
Ampacet receives Cotrep technical notice for new generation NIR-sortable REC-NIR-Black solutions
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained Cotrep technical notice for its new generation NIR-sortable masterbatch solutions.
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri recovers value from waste to deliver high-quality recyclables and Solid Recovered Fuel
Ampacet introduces AA Scavenger for PET and rPET bottles
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced AA Scavenger 0846, an additive designed to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve the organoleptic properties of water.
PET imports to impact EU recycled content targets
Fair policy covering imported plastics is critical.
Erema invites customers to Discovery Day and opens new R&D centre
Event highlights for the company's 40th anniversary
Indorama Ventures and Carbios to build first-of-a-kind PET biorecycling plant in France
Indorama Ventures and Carbios announce the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a Joint Venture for the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in France.
Petcore Europe announces a new executive director
Petcore Europe is pleased to announce that it has appointed Martin Stephan as Executive Director, vice Ermis Panagiotopoulos, who served as Interim Executive Director since January 1st, 2023.
Sacmi leads Europe’s transition to green rigid packaging.
Sacmi’s goal: to provide customers with profitable ‘green transition’ solutions, such as the ready-to-market products and technologies on show in Düsseldorf.
Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin
The production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply and demand and gives recyclers a competitive edge in efficiency and profitability.
