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

Women in Plastics Italy grows and strengthens its structures

The annual general meeting of Women in Plastics Italy confirmed the organisation’s rapid growth, new appointments to its governing bodies, and the association’s growing international relevance in the plastics industry.

Erema to present plastics recycling at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Erema will present recycling solutions for high-quality end applications. The company will focus, among other things, on PET recycling and the processing of post-consumer waste into regranulates for demanding applications.

Vecoplan expands the VEZ 3300 series with a mobile version

Vecoplan AG is launching a new version of the VEZ 3300 single-shaft shredder, which will be available in both stationary and mobile variants. The machine has been designed for flexible processing of alternative fuels, waste, used wood and biomass.

Malaysia expands its base for advanced manufacturing

Malaysia is strengthening its position as a regional manufacturing hub for the packaging, electronics, medical and automotive industries. Growth in the plastics market is supported by investments in rPET, processing technologies, and packaging and testing capacity.

Petcore Europe invites innovation submissions

Petcore Europe has opened submissions for an innovation session during Thermoforms Conference 2026. The organisation is seeking projects that support the circularity of PET thermoforms, recycling and recyclability.

Wittmann to showcase EcoPrimus and automation at Plastpol 2026

At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, Wittmann will present a complete injection moulding cell featuring the new EcoPrimus 100/525 B8X all-electric injection moulding machine, a linear robot, and peripheral equipment for processing virgin, recycled and WPC materials.

Mocom to showcase compounds at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Mocom will present a portfolio of advanced thermoplastic compounds for automotive, electronics, and sports and leisure applications. The company will showcase, among other things, lighting materials, recycled-content solutions, and lightweight flame-retardant compounds.

Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format

At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.