Polyamide 6 copolymers from Envalior earn certification for recyclability
Polyethylene multilayer packaging containing polyamide 6 copolymers from Envalior can be recycled along with the waste from flexible polyethylene packaging.
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Bioplastics - prepare for the long road ahead
The number of new bioplastic firms that have appeared on the market in recent years is significant. They are promising to revolutionise the industry with their bio-developed polymer platforms, claiming sustainable, renewable resources - the answer to the World’s plastic problem.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 finalists announced
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have announced the shortlist of finalists. The winners of the seven awards will be revealed on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, where all the finalists will also be showcased.
The recycling trends for 2025 according to Tomra
Dr. Volker Rehrmann, EVP and Head of Tomra Recycling, a global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, provides valuable insights into the key trends in sorting and recycling.
Collaboration between Gneuss, Colines and Exxon Mobil Signature Polymers
As interest in recycling has grown in importance in recent years, a wide variety of plastic waste streams are being evaluated for their recyclability potential.
Deposit return scheme in Romania reaches 84% collection rate in the first year
30 November marks one year since the launch of the deposit return system (DRS) in Romania, promoting the separate collection of drink containers for recycling.
Bakcycle recycles flexible packaging using Tomra technologies
Bakcycle Recycling successfully produces high-quality granules from post-consumer LDPE packaging waste using Tomra’s advanced sensor-based sorting technologies, setting a new standard in the Turkish recycling industry.
Expansion of the management team at Evosys
With the addition of Marie Schafnitzl and Oliver Brandmayer to the management board, Evosys is strengthening its decision-making level with two experienced managers who bring extensive strategic expertise in the areas of controlling and corporate development.
GreenPlast 2025: shaping a sustainable future for plastics
At the official streaming press conference on 26th November for GreenPlast 2025, the conference titled Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics was introduced.
Umac presents new ReadyMac at Plast Eurasia
Umac, a member of the Erema Group, is expanding its ReadyMac product line with a new 60 hertz version. This means that the immediately available plastics recycling solution can now be deployed worldwide.
Sidel introduces its breakthrough bottle washer
With beverage bottlers requiring a solution that reduces production costs while improving their environmental footprint, Sidel has launched its new bottle washer which combines chemical and ultrasound technology for the highest performance.
Visitor registration open for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025
The world’s largest plastics recycling event moves to Halls 1 & 5 at RAI, Amsterdam
