Italy and Spain have seen marked increases in post-consumer plastic bale prices in recent weeks, while the market in Northwest Europe has remained relatively stable. Recyclers are assessing whether higher feedstock costs can be passed on to end users.
Wolfgang Trunk from the European Commission’s DG Environment has joined the list of confirmed speakers for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 conference. The 10th anniversary edition will take place on 5–6 May 2026 at RAI Amsterdam.
P&G has begun rolling out 37 fl oz Tide laundry detergent bottles in North America with 50% PCR content. The rHDPE used is reprocessed on an Erema machine, with further conversions planned in the coming years.
Erema states it provides a consistent global service standard for users of its recycling systems worldwide. The company bases it on a technician network active in around 60 countries, regular training in Ansfelden, and the BluPort digital tools.
Chinaplas 2026 will take place in Shanghai on April 21–24. The event is expected to bring together more than 5,000 exhibitors and will focus on the circular economy, digitalization, innovative materials, and advanced technologies developed in China.
At PRSE in Amsterdam, KraussMaffei Extrusion will present a portfolio of solutions for mechanical and chemical plastics recycling based on ZE BluePower co-rotating twin-screw extruders. The offering also includes solvent-based processes and PUR recycling.
Röhm published its ESG report for 2025, presenting progress in decarbonization, the circular economy, occupational safety and social responsibility. The document was prepared in line with ESRS standards and CSRD requirements.
At Elmia Polymer 2026, the Wittmann Group will present an integrated production cell for manufacturing polypropylene plant pots. The demonstration will focus on material, energy and cost efficiency, including the processing of both virgin material and recyclate.
The organisers of PRSE 2026 have announced additional speakers for the conference, which will take place on 5–6 May at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes presentations by representatives of EU institutions and companies from the plastics recycling value chain.
Nextek and Coveris have launched the COtooCLEAN demonstration plant in the UK for recycling post-consumer polyolefin films. The technology is intended to support the production of food-grade recycled resin from flexible packaging.
Sidel has launched the Returnable PET – Still Water bottle, designed specifically for the still water market. The solution is intended to enable lower packaging weight, repeated reuse and bottle-to-bottle recycling.
At Vitafoods Europe, Südpack Medica will present NutriGuard, a PP blister packaging solution for nutraceuticals. The company says the solution already meets current recyclability calculation standards in the context of PPWR requirements.
