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

Continuous recycling of silicone elastomers in a planetary roller extruder

SKZ and industrial partners are developing a continuous depolymerization process for silicone elastomer waste in a planetary roller extruder, enabling monomer recovery and reducing the use of virgin raw materials.

Amcor thermoformed packaging for ready meals and dairy

Amcor is expanding its portfolio of thermoformed packaging for the ready-meal and dairy sectors, responding to growing demand for solutions that extend product shelf life, enable recycling and support brand image.

New president of the Polish Association of Tire Recyclers

The Polish Association of Tire Recyclers has elected a new president. The position was taken over by Andrzej Kubik, long associated with the tire and plastics recycling sector, who announces strengthening the recyclers' voice in regulatory discussions.

Lindner at IFAT 2026: new solutions for plastics recycling

At IFAT Munich 2026, Lindner will present new solutions in plant engineering and shredding technology, including the latest Urraco Evo, Merak 2800 and fourth-generation Micromat series, complemented by the Nexus service platform.

Stadler rebuilt the SKN lightweight packaging sorting plant in Bremen

Stadler has completed the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord plant in Bremen after two fires in 2022. The modernised lightweight packaging sorting facility offers enhanced fire safety, a higher level of automation and readiness for automated battery extraction.

Mondi's paper barrier packaging for Prymat spices

Mondi and Prymat are implementing an ultra-high barrier paper packaging based on FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, designed to reduce carbon footprint and enable recycling while maintaining protection of aromatic spices.

Petcore Europe - Thermoforms 2026 conference on PET tray recycling

Petcore Europe has opened registration for the Thermoforms 2026 conference, to be held on 18–19 June 2026 in Valencia, focusing on practical aspects of PET tray recycling and compliance with PPWR requirements.

PAGEV and Certiloop strengthen compliance of Turkish packaging exports

PAGEV and Certiloop have signed a strategic cooperation protocol aimed at ensuring that Turkish plastic packaging producers comply with the PPWR, reducing costs related to the plastic tax and strengthening export competitiveness in EU markets.