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.

News

Continental awarded "Tire Manufacturer of the Year"

Continental has been awarded "Tire Manufacturer of the Year" at this year’s Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence.

Berry Global and Mars announce packaging with 100% recycled content

Innovation update furthers sustainability efforts, eliminating more than 1,300 metric tons of virgin plastic per year.

Berry incorporates 30% PCR content into its NorDiVent dry packaging solution

Berry Global’s NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film is playing a key role in helping Danish dry mortar specialist Marlon meet its sustainable packaging goals.

Erica Canaia, Plastics Recycling Ambassador - FIMIC - PRSE 2024

RecyClass - PRSE 2024

Central European Plastics Meeting 2023 - László Bűdy

Erema sees growing demand for large-scale PET recycling systems

Demand for high performance solutions for bottle-to-bottle recycling is increasing worldwide. In view of this trend, the specifications for PET recycling machines to handle higher capacities are also growing.

Successful premiere: CVC 2025 exceeds all expectations

The debut of the Circular Valley Convention was a resounding success. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation and with scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology.

Henkel develops fully recyclable coating for primary and secondary packaging

Whether it be cereals, laundry detergent or medication, primary and secondary packaging is used to protect products against environmental influences. In particular, manufacturers seek a coating solution made from sustainable ingredients.

Industrial Summit Technology unveils advanced polyimide fiber Imidetex

In occasion of JEC World 2025, the leading international Composite Show, Industrial Summit Technology (I.S.T.) has proudly announced the launch of Imidetex, an advanced polyimide fiber engineered to redefine composite applications.

Husky reinforces commitment to Latin America market

Husky Technologies is reinforcing its commitment to the Latin America market with a comprehensive tradeshow presence throughout the region, exhibiting at both Plastimagen taking place in Mexico City and Plástico Brasil taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.

Borealis launches rLLDPE grade with 85% PCR content

Borealis introduces Borcycle M CWT120CL, a recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate, designed for non-food flexible packaging applications

The first plant of Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company Xycle

Xycle, a pioneering startup committed to advancing a circular economy for plastic through chemical recycling technology, announces it has successfully secured financing to fund the construction of its first commercial-scale plant. The funds secured are a combination of equity investment from a consortium of investors; Dow, ING, Invest-NL (partly covered by InvestEU) and Vopak, and senior debt from Polestar Capital.

Berry’s reusable cups support returnable cup initiative

Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the pioneering Borrow Cup "collaborative returnable cup initiative", which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.