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SuperCleanQ project

SuperCleanQ project

EC funding for research to develop processes and quality procedures for the valorisation of recycled plastics for food contact applications.

Recyclable lid made strong

Recyclable lid made strong

Walki’s fibre based lid is made of paper and plastics that can be separated from each other as a part of the normal paper recycling process.

More plastics diverted from landfill

More plastics diverted from landfill

According to PlasticsEurope, thanks to continuous improvement in plastics end-of-life management options and a growing public awareness, the amount of plastics ending up in landfills is constantly decreasing despite an increase of 2.5% in post-consumer plastic waste in 2010 (last year analyzed by PlasticsEurope).

PET is fashion

PET is fashion

By international standards, Switzerland can be proud of a high PET recycling quota of more than 80%. The trade organization PET Recycling Switzerland wants more and, with this in mind, engaged top Swiss photographers. The project “PET is fashion” attracted much attention way beyond the country’s borders.

A new game 'Bin It' challenges people to recycle

A new game 'Bin It' challenges people to recycle

'Bin It' it is a new game launched by Plastics Make it Possible®, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council. A goal of the game is simple: to encourage more plastics recycling through fun.