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

Amcor develops the Magic One airless dispenser

Amcor is investing in the development of the new Magic One airless dispensing system for the beauty and personal care market. The solution is intended to provide greater design flexibility, PPWR compliance and recycling readiness thanks to an all-polyolefin construction.

Aimplas increased revenue to EUR 26.7 million in 2025

Aimplas closed 2025 with revenue exceeding EUR 26.7 million, more than 300 R&D&I projects, and growth in the number of client and member companies. The centre also points to the development of laboratory services, training activities and environmental measures.

Prospects for the development of the global plastics recycling market

Growing market demand and environmental policies are driving the development of plastics recycling. New technologies and cross-sector applications are increasing the share of recyclates, but the industry still faces quality, economic and social barriers.

UNTHA presents new shredders at IFAT 2026

At IFAT Munich 2026, UNTHA will present two new shredders and an upgraded XR mobil-e platform, focusing on efficient waste processing and improved recycling performance.

IRION project: recycling critical materials in hydrogen technologies

AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.

PET wine bottles: a lightweight alternative to glass

Growing demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging is supporting the spread of PET bottles in the wine segment. Examples from the Nordic countries and solutions from Anora and Alpla show how this format can open up new markets and target groups.

Sidel presents aseptic PET lines at CBST 2026

At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.

Circular polyamide cuts the carbon footprint of Vimar Linea switches by 80%

Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.