Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

News

Crocco and Versalis team up for food packaging from chemical recycling

Crocco and Versalis have launched a collaboration to produce food packaging film made from raw materials partly derived from the recycling of post-consumer plastics.

Cooperation between Lindner Washtech and Erema delivers consistent quality in post consumer recycling

Breaking new ground in plastics recycling means assessing the value chain from end to end.

Major investment brings Polykemi Group totally new recycling opportunities

A new investment allows Polykemi and subsidiary Rondo Plast to handle completely new material sources and thus help suppliers and customers increase their recycling ratio even further.

Erica Canaia, Plastics Recycling Ambassador - FIMIC - PRSE 2024

RecyClass - PRSE 2024

29th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing

Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim at Fakuma 2024

At Fakuma Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will jointly present numerous product and process solutions that compounding and recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and that consistently achieve high product quality.

Recognize and address process variations in the recycled plastics processing process

A consortium known as "avidens" brings together industry experts to assist businesses facing challenges when utilizing PCR recycled components.

The new Colour Vision 27 "Autumn SPA" by Gabriel-Chemie

Autumn is a season that enchants us with a breathtaking palette of colors. Nature dresses in warm, vibrant tones, transforming landscapes into a living painting.

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.

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.

Mitsubishi HC Capital America Collaborates with the Seismic Group and PulPac

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announces a strategic relationship with the Seismic Group, leader in sustainability, supply chains, logistics, and procurement and PulPac, the technology owner of packaging comprised of Dry Molded Fiber.