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

GreenDot increases LDPE recycling capacity with entry into the French market

GreenDot has integrated the French RG Group, adding two mechanical recycling plants for LDPE film and expanding its operational presence in Europe. This step strengthens the recyclate base for converters and brand owners and supports the achievement of recycled content targets in packaging.

Comexi presents ready-to-market sustainable packaging applications at Interpack

At the Interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf, Comexi will present a portfolio of ready-to-market packaging solutions, demonstrating how to comply with new European requirements, reduce carbon footprint and lower operating costs at the same time.

MAS Tech: 20 years of development in plastics recycling technology

MAS Tech celebrates its 20th anniversary as a provider of complete solutions for plastics and PET recycling, based on patented conical co-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology and new iQonicTWIN platforms.

Schütz to build IBC production plant next to BASF’s main complex

BASF and Schütz have signed an agreement to build an automated IBC production and storage plant next to BASF’s main site in Ludwigshafen, aimed at ensuring long-term security of industrial packaging supply.

Coperion to present processing and recycling technologies at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Coperion will present solutions for plastics processing and recycling, including twin screw extruders, feeding systems and new standardized systems for PET recycling.

European associations call for "Made in Europe" rules for recyclates

A group of European industry organisations has called on the European Commission and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to apply the “Made in Europe” principle to recycled plastic content targets across relevant EU legislation. The signatories are Plastics Recyclers Europe, Recycling Europe, FEAD, Reloop and Green Dot (Der Grüne Punkt).

ENGEL presents the world's largest injection moulding machine duo 12000 US

ENGEL has developed the two-platen injection moulding machine duo 12000 US with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, designed for producing large-scale parts with a projected area of more than 2.5 m². The solution opens up new possibilities for lightweight design, functional integration and replacing traditional materials with plastics.

Three key areas driving the modernization of plastic packaging

Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.