Borealis launches rLLDPE grade with 85% PCR content
Borealis introduces Borcycle M CWT120CL, a recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate, designed for non-food flexible packaging applications
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The first plant of Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company Xycle
Xycle, a pioneering startup committed to advancing a circular economy for plastic through chemical recycling technology, announces it has successfully secured financing to fund the construction of its first commercial-scale plant. The funds secured are a combination of equity investment from a consortium of investors; Dow, ING, Invest-NL (partly covered by InvestEU) and Vopak, and senior debt from Polestar Capital.
Berry’s reusable cups support returnable cup initiative
Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the pioneering Borrow Cup "collaborative returnable cup initiative", which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.
Aimplas brought together a hundred professionals from the biotechnology sector
For two days, Aimplas organised and hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia, bringing together one hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability.
Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC multilayer food packaging
Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of an ambitious recycling initiative.
Discover how AI is transforming the circular use of plastics at the PRSE
The many ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming the circular use of plastics will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 1-2 April 2025.
Vecoplan at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
The PRSE Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam will open its doors once again on 1 and 2 April, 2025. As one of the leading platforms for the plastics recycling industry, the trade fair brings together experts from all European countries.
Berry Global and Mars announce packaging with 100% recycled content
Innovation update furthers sustainability efforts, eliminating more than 1,300 metric tons of virgin plastic per year.
Mondi’s re/cycle SpoutedPouch replaces plastic tubs for paint
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, collaborated with Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in paints and coatings, to introduce re/cycle SpoutedPouch as a refill option for its concentrated paint, sold on the UK market.
Guiding topic of K 2025: “Embracing digitalisation”
K 2025 has set out to tackle the central challenges of our time and present concrete solutions. This aim is also reflected by its guiding topics. One of them reads “Embracing Digitalisation”
Circular Valley Convention 2025: The countdown to the launch of the global platform
In just a few days, the Circular Valley Convention (CVC) will open its doors at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. On March 12-13, 2025, this pioneering platform for the industrial circular economy will bring together leading figures.
Vecoplan Group draws a positive balance
The Vecoplan Group can look back on a successful financial year 2024, despite the difficult economic situation. The company, which specialises in machines and plants for the processing of waste materials, was able to hold its own.
