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

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.

Henkel expands its portfolio of coatings for paper packaging

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is expanding its range of water-based barrier and heat seal coatings for paper applications. The solutions are intended to support the design of recyclable packaging in food and non-food sectors.

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.

Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at Interplas 2026

At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, Arburg will present two electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The company will focus its presentation on automation, digitalisation and sustainability, including the processing of a biodegradable biomaterial.

Visitor pre-registration opens for TaipeiPlas 2026

The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have launched online visitor pre-registration. The trade fair, focused on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability and the circular economy, will take place in Taipei in September 2026.

Cost savings thanks to lighter PET packaging from Sidel

Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.

Plastpol 2026: plastics industry to meet in Kielce

The anniversary 30th edition of Plastpol will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at Targi Kielce. The organiser announces the participation of around 600 companies from more than 30 countries, live machinery presentations and numerous accompanying events.

13th Poland Chemistry Congress to be held in June 2026

The 13th Poland Chemistry Congress will take place on 11–12 June 2026 in Warsaw. The event, organised by the Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, will focus on security, competitiveness, regulation, energy transition and the development of the chemical sector.