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

Britannia launches aseptic PET line for the Winkin’ Cow brand

Britannia Industries has implemented its first-ever aseptic filling line in PET bottles for Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks at its Ranjangaon plant, based on Sidel’s integrated Aseptic Combi Predis system.

ELIX Polymers presents 2025–2030 sustainability strategy

ELIX Polymers has announced its 2025–2030 sustainability strategy, including targets for decarbonisation, circular economy and social actions, continuing its existing initiatives to reduce emissions and water consumption.

Deposit Return Scheme and EPR: incoherence costs all

The concept was logical and aligned with the European direction of change. Extended Producer Responsibility was to cover the actual costs of managing packaging waste, while the deposit return scheme was to ensure high-quality collection of selected fractions.

RePlast Eurasia 2026: plastics and fiber recycling in Istanbul

The third edition of RePlast Eurasia, dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will be held on 26–28 March 2026 in Istanbul. The event will focus on recycling technologies, the circular economy and sustainable solutions for the industry.

Chimei in the renewable plastics supply chain for Sony

Chimei Corporation has joined the global renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products, supplying polycarbonate produced using a certified mass balance model.

European chemical industry calls for swift EU decisions

The European chemical industry, facing increasing cost pressure and a loss of production capacity, is calling on EU leaders for concrete action to restore competitiveness, ensure predictable regulation and strengthen market protection in the face of global competition.

Finalists announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 have announced the shortlist of finalists in seven categories. The winners will be honoured on 6 May during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.

Borealis upgrades Porvoo steam cracker for circular feedstocks

Borealis will invest EUR 4.5 million in upgrading the steam cracker furnaces in Porvoo to increase the share of renewable and recycled feedstocks in ethylene and propylene production. Completion of the investment programme is planned for 2025.