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Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system

Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system

The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology.

The big meeting of the Plastic Recycling Industry!

The big meeting of the Plastic Recycling Industry!

RePlast Eurasia 2025, the first and only specialised fair of the plastic recycling sector in Türkiye, opened its doors on 8 May at Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre. The fair, where important steps are taken for a sustainable future, brings together the leading companies and professionals of the sector from Türkiye and around the world.

Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region. ​

Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets

Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets

Stadle is uniquely positioned to support Nordic countries in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.

Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions

Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions

Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.

TriVision joins forces with Insort and Qcify

TriVision joins forces with Insort and Qcify

TriVision, a Danish company recognized for its leading vision technology and intuitive vision systems and software for quality inspection in the food industry, now joins forces with Insort and Qcify as strategic partners in food sorting and inspection.

"Better Stands Gold Seal" for Arburg

"Better Stands Gold Seal" for Arburg

Informa Markets, the organiser of the plastics trade fair Plástico Brasil, which took place in São Paulo from 24 to 28 March 2025, has launched the “Better Stands” initiative committing to the goal of eliminating exhibitor stand waste by 2030.