UNTHA presents new shredders at IFAT 2026
At IFAT Munich 2026, UNTHA will present two new shredders and an upgraded XR mobil-e platform, focusing on efficient waste processing and improved recycling performance.
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IRION project: recycling critical materials in hydrogen technologies
AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Röhm advances chemical recycling of PMMA at the Worms site
Röhm is implementing its own chemical recycling technology for PMMA to virgin-quality MMA at the Worms site, creating the basis for a closed material loop within the European Recycling Alliance for PMMA.
Recycling diaper production waste at the SKZ center
LaMa Recycling is carrying out a research project at the SKZ center on recycling production waste from diaper manufacturing. The aim is to develop a scalable process for recovering polyolefins, cellulose and superabsorbents instead of incinerating them.
Krones advances plastics washing with HydroCut and new washer
Krones Recycling announces two new plastics washing machines, HydroCut and a next-generation friction washer, designed to improve process stability and reduce fines formation. The premiere will take place at IFAT 2026 and PRS Europe 2026.
Ampacet to Showcase Advanced Masterbatch Solutions for Circular Plastics at PRSE 2026
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).
KP and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
Environmental Conference 2026: regulations and waste management
On 20–21 May 2026, the 13th Interzero Environmental Conference will be held at the Grand Hotel in Łódź, focusing on the impact of new EU regulations on waste management, recycling, packaging and e-commerce.
Tomra showcases 30 years of AI sorting at IFAT 2026
Tomra Recycling announces the presentation of its updated AI-based sorting technology portfolio at IFAT 2026 in Munich, highlighting the 30th anniversary of the Autosort system and the launch of new deep learning solutions and analytical tools.
Registration launched for Central European Plastics Meeting 2026
Visitor registration has started for the Central European Plastics Meeting 2026, which will take place on 2–3 June 2026 at the Sava Center in Belgrade. The event is based on pre-organised B2B meetings and brings together participants from across Central Europe.
ZPGOZiR established as a new representative body for the circular economy and recycling sector
Ten entities have established the Employers' Association of the Circular Economy and Recycling to represent companies involved in actual processing and material recovery and to support regulatory dialogue around the circular economy and recycling system in Poland.
Fakuma 2026 will debut with the Fakuma Innovation Award
During the 30th, anniversary edition of Fakuma in 2026, the Fakuma Innovation Award will be presented for the first time, recognising innovations across the entire plastics processing value chain.
