Recycling

Recycling is the process of converting waste into valuables materials in order to produce new objects. Recycling helps save valuable resources and reduce the amounts of waste at landfills. According to the proposal of European Commission, recycling is the main process in the circular economy concept.

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RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation and sustainability in focus

RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins

Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.

Ecomondo 2025 - TOMRA Recycling

Ecomondo 2025 - TOMRA Collection

Ecomondo 2025

Energy costs and the competitiveness of the European plastics industry

Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.

Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia

The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.

Avient polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026

Avient Corporation presents its latest portfolio of polymer solutions for packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture at Plastex Egypt 2026, with a particular focus on sustainability.

CDP again recognizes BASF for climate and environmental action

The CDP organization has awarded BASF top scores in the areas of climate and forest protection as well as sustainable water management, confirming the company’s status as one of the leaders in environmental impact reporting and management.

Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, presenting packaging solutions for the foodservice sector with a focus on recyclability and performance.

Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 approaching fast

AIMPLAS launches training programme for 2026

AIMPLAS has presented its training programme for the first half of 2026, including more than 70 courses and a new Professional Expert in Legislation title focused on regulations in the plastics sector.