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.

Antonino Furfari - Plastics Recyclers Europe

Fabrizio Di Gregorio - Plastics Recyclers Europe

Paolo Glerean - RecyClass

Amcor obtains RecyClass certification for Bontite films

Amcor has obtained RecyClass certification for selected specifications of Bontite Sustane stretch film containing post-consumer recycled content. The solution is intended to support customers preparing for changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax from 2027.

On scales CO2-based EVA foam to over one million pairs

On is launching the Cloud X 5 with a midsole made of EVA foam produced using captured CO2 emissions. The company says the solution has scaled to more than one million pairs and, according to an LCA, reduces modeled carbon impact by more than 80% compared with conventional EVA.

Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 focused on post-consumer recycling

At Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 at Erema's headquarters in Ansfelden, participants examined how post-consumer recycling can deliver consistent quality at scale. The programme included discussions, technology presentations and live equipment demonstrations.

Source One Plastics resumes operations after fire

Source One Plastics is gradually restoring operations at its sorting and recycling plant in Eicklingen after a fire at the end of January 2026. The rebuilt facility is expected to operate more efficiently, with higher quality and lower emissions.

Hera Group acquires 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska

Hera Group, through Aliplast Polska, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska. The transaction is intended to support Aliplast’s plan to increase its capacity to more than 210,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic raw materials.

The role of pooling in supply chain infrastructure

Tosca indicates that reusable packaging pooling systems are changing the way load carriers are evaluated. They are increasingly being treated as an element of infrastructure affecting operating costs, availability and supply chain reliability.

Sirmax, 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland

Sirmax is celebrating 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland. The Kutno site, launched as the group’s first foreign facility, has developed into a European industrial hub with a production capacity of about 85,000 tonnes per year.

Sidel wins EcoVadis Gold Medal 2026

Sidel received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026 and ranked among the top 5% of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance. The evaluation covered areas including the environment, ethics, human rights and sustainable procurement.