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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Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging

Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry.

Delta Tecnic reduces thermal increase in plastics exposed to sunlight by up to 30%

Delta Tecnic’s knowledge and extensive experience allow them to create formulations that are 30% more cost-effective while maintaining the same performance.

OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions

New polypropylene and polyethylene grades deliver enhanced durability, aesthetics and processability - empowering converters with application-specific solutions across packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods.

DOMO - K Preview

Markus Bauer, KraussMaffei - K 2025 Preview

EREMA Pre-K 2025

Kraiburg TPE sets strong accents in the development of new compounds

Soon after it was founded in 1952, the “K” established itself as the world's leading trade fair for the manufacture and processing of plastics and rubber. The extensive three-year cycle in which it has been held ever since ensures an enormously high density of information and innovation within the overall show of exhibits on display there.

Smart Recycling strengthens circular economy

With Smart Recycling, the Wittmann Group is bringing its full system solution expertise into play. The product packages boost both efficiency and quality standards of in-line recycling.

Labelexpo Europe 2025: sustainability and innovation in Barcelona

Labelexpo Europe 2025, the leading event for the label and package printing industry is placing sustainability at the very heart of this year’s iteration. Taking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 16 - 19 September, the show has already expanded 15 percent compared to the 2023 edition and is set to welcome over 650 exhibitors.

Movacolor at K 2025

Movacolor is heading to K 2025, this fairs brings together manufacturers, machine builders, brand owners, OEMs, and suppliers for eight days of cutting-edge innovations, live demonstrations, and industry networking.

Single-screw vs. twin-screw extruders

With innovative technology, MAS sets new standards in the recycling industry. Discover a versatile system solutions!

RecyClass continues advancing plastics circularity

RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.

Düsseldorf will once again become a hub for the circular economy on March 2026

Following its successful debut in March 2025, the date for the next Circular Valley Convention is now set. On March 11 and 12, 2026, the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf will once again be turning into the meeting place for experts from business, science, politics, and society committed to actively shaping the transition to a circular economy.

Wittmann Group opens new technology center in Nuremberg

At the beginning of July, Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland opened its expanded and redesigned application technology center at its Nuremberg site with a customer event.