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

Integrated Husky systems for sustainable PET preform production

Growing sustainability requirements are changing how PET preform production lines are designed. Husky's HyPET 6e platform integrates machine, mold and auxiliaries to enable high rPET content while maintaining efficiency and quality.

Minebea Intec focuses on customized weighing and inspection systems

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Minebea Intec will present integrated, individually engineered weighing and inspection solutions, from dynamic systems to bench and floor scales and SPC software.

Röhm advances chemical recycling of PMMA at the Worms site

Röhm is implementing its own chemical recycling technology for PMMA to virgin-quality MMA at the Worms site, creating the basis for a closed material loop within the European Recycling Alliance for PMMA.

Recycling diaper production waste at the SKZ center

LaMa Recycling is carrying out a research project at the SKZ center on recycling production waste from diaper manufacturing. The aim is to develop a scalable process for recovering polyolefins, cellulose and superabsorbents instead of incinerating them.

Feddersen Group and partners jointly at PRSE 2026

Feddersen Group together with BIO-FED, FEDDEM and Trebo will present an integrated portfolio of solutions for the circular economy at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, covering raw material identification, compounding, recycling technologies and advanced sorting.

Krones advances plastics washing with HydroCut and new washer

Krones Recycling announces two new plastics washing machines, HydroCut and a next-generation friction washer, designed to improve process stability and reduce fines formation. The premiere will take place at IFAT 2026 and PRS Europe 2026.

Almeda builds fresh-cut supply chain on reusable packaging

Italian company Almeda has built its fresh-cut logistics from the outset on Tosca’s reusable packaging system, integrating RPC crates across the entire supply chain and combining operational efficiency with circular economy requirements.

Ampacet to Showcase Advanced Masterbatch Solutions for Circular Plastics at PRSE 2026

Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).