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

Erema strengthens a global service standard for recyclers

Erema states it provides a consistent global service standard for users of its recycling systems worldwide. The company bases it on a technician network active in around 60 countries, regular training in Ansfelden, and the BluPort digital tools.

Save Food at interpack 2026: programme of talks and awards

At interpack 2026, the Save Food initiative has scheduled expert talks on 12 May, a project competition, and awards for solutions that reduce food losses. The programme also includes a thematic route across the exhibition grounds.

COAT-Ips develops a heated anti-icing coating

The COAT-Ips project is developing an energy-efficient heated coating to protect aircraft against icing. The solution takes the form of a technical paint, can be repaired on-site, and is being developed by OMAR Coatings, AIMPLAS and INTA.

BMT improves prediction of PET bottle performance

BMT has developed a forming simulation method intended to enable more accurate prediction of wall thickness distribution and performance parameters of PET and rPET bottles before production begins. The solution combines material characterisation with virtual testing.

Coperion upgrades the EGR eccentric pelletizer

Coperion has introduced changes to the EGR eccentric pelletizer used with the two-stage Kombiplast compounding system. The upgrade is intended to improve pellet quality when processing temperature- and shear-sensitive plastics while reducing energy consumption.

Chinaplas 2026 gains momentum ahead of Shanghai edition

Chinaplas 2026 will take place in Shanghai on April 21–24. The event is expected to bring together more than 5,000 exhibitors and will focus on the circular economy, digitalization, innovative materials, and advanced technologies developed in China.

Igus invests in automation and local production

Igus allocated EUR 124.4 million to investments in automation, infrastructure and the development of subsidiaries. The company increased sales in 2025, is expanding local production and has prepared 227 new products from its motion plastics range.

KraussMaffei Extrusion showcases the full spectrum of recycling at PRSE

At PRSE in Amsterdam, KraussMaffei Extrusion will present a portfolio of solutions for mechanical and chemical plastics recycling based on ZE BluePower co-rotating twin-screw extruders. The offering also includes solvent-based processes and PUR recycling.