PET is the most recycled plastic because of its multiple advantages over other types of plastic. First of all, it is a very inert polymer, which makes PET packaging ideal for storing food, as it has virtually no interaction with the contents.
A new look for a kitchen classic from the refrigerated section: Südpack is launching two innovative packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. What is more, the two concepts are mono-material packaging solutions based on PP.
Woodly Ltd has previously generated international media attention by redesigning plastics. Now Woodly has demonstrated the recyclability of its products with the help of plastic recycling machines from Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR).
Tomra Sorting Recycling to hold its first live digital launchevent under the motto "Symphony of all Sorts" on 9 June to present new complementary products that create a perfectly harmonized symphony for sorting all types of waste with high accuracy and sophistication.
Recyclates demand impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Engel is committed to greater sustainability of plastic packaging. In collaboration with six other companies from the Austrian packaging industry, the injection moulding machine manufacturer founded the "Verpackung mit Zukunft” (Packaging with a Future) platform.
A new rPET extrusion system will be going into operation in early May 2020 at the recycling plant PET Recycling Team in Radomsko (Poland). As a result, the capacity for rPET (PET regrind material) will be doubled from 15,000 to 30,000 tonnes per annum.
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare.
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
According to business magazine Forbes, around 140 PET bottles per head are circulated in Europe each year, with this figure more than twice that in the USA at 290.
A virus which wasrelatively unheard of until just recently is nowwreaking havoc acrosspopulations and businesses. COVID-19hascalled fornew structures, new business continuity plans and new regulatory compliance - all in a very short space of time.
