Recyclability of polyamides extended in the 2024 minimum standard for packaging
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister(Central Agency Packaging Register - ZSVR) published the new minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging.
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Drinking water pressure pipes made from chemically recycled plastic
Borealis is pleased to announce the success of a value chain collaboration to develop a chemically recycled drinking water pressure pipe.
Pure Loop at Fakuma
With the ISEC evo plastic pelletising system, PURE LOOP offers a high-performance recy-cling machine for processing a wide range of production waste.
BASF at Simac 2024
BASF presents new concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes at Simac Tanning Tech. The international trade fair for machinery and technology for the footwear and leather industry takes place from 17-19 September in Milan, Italy.
Composite Materials Zone to debut at TaipeiPLAS 2024
TaipeiPLAS 2024 will introduce a brand-new Composite Materials Zone as part of its expansion, with nearly 500 exhibitors across more than 1,800 booths, reflecting a remarkable 40% increase from 2022, according to Taitra the organizer.
Stadler and everwave join forces to deploy SortX
In a collaboration, everwave and Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH have pioneered the development and construction of SortX, a mobile sorting container designed specifically to combat plastic pollution in rivers.
Optimising shredding processes by utilising new technical features
Vecoplan is continually developing solutions to make shredding processes more efficient. This can be seen in a number of innovative technical features. Most important, the company is placing increasing emphasis on digitalisation.
Indorama Ventures achieves International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, has successfully achieved ISCC+ certification for three of its fiber manufacturing sites.
Hexpol TPE presents new TPE technologies at Fakuma
At this year’s Fakuma exhibition (Hall B1-1115), Hexpol TPE will present a further expansion of their Dryflex Circular TPE materials containing post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled content.
Asahi Kasei at Fakuma 2024
Asahi Kasei to showcase material solutions for thermal management of EVs, recycling and 3D printing at Fakuma 2024.
Audi begins mass production of radiator grilles with recycled content
For the first time, Audi is mass-producing painted radiator grilles made from a blend of polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recyclates for the new Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan.
KM Packaging celebrates 40 years of innovation and excellence
KM Packaging is celebrating 40 years of delivering reliable, cutting-edge packaging across many varied sectors, including fresh produce, ambient, chilled and frozen convenience foods, confectionery, and snacks.