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

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.

Evonik to present material solutions at Chinaplas 2026

Evonik will present high-performance polymers and plastic additives at Chinaplas 2026. The company will showcase solutions for e-mobility, low-altitude aviation, healthcare, 3D printing and plastics recycling.

Aimplas advances the Vegancelio project for organic waste

Aimplas is leading the Vegancelio project, which aims to convert organic waste into vegan leather made from fungal mycelium and chitosan microcapsules for cosmetic applications. The project is being carried out with industrial partners from the textile and dermocosmetic sectors.

BASF to showcase textile solutions at Techtextil 2026

At Techtextil 2026, BASF will present solutions for technical textiles and nonwovens, including materials based on recycled and biocircular feedstocks as well as binder and membrane technologies. The display will also include projects developed with industry partners.