The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) have signed a cooperation agreement to advance plastics recycling in Mexico and support the development of a circular economy.

Herbold Meckesheim is strengthening its offering of used machinery for the plastics recycling industry. The portfolio includes granulators, shredders, pulverizers, plastcompactors, and washing line components such as friction washers and dryers. Depending on configuration and availability, many machines can be delivered at short notice.

Study on heat-stable cutinase PET recycling reveals how a rigid enzyme core and flexible active site enable plastic degradation at elevated temperatures.

EU report shows several Member States already meet SUP collection targets for beverage bottles, with deposit systems contributing to high collection rates.

The aim is to reduce cost-intensive transport journeys and the associated CO2 emissions. This is achieved by shredding directly at the place where the material is produced. The single-shaft shredder is an attachment for containers, skips and L-shaped bricks. 

The BIR and EuRIC acknowledge the European Commission's publication of the European Steel and Metals Action Plan yesterday. As global and European representatives of the recycling industry, we appreciate the Commission's efforts to support the competitiveness and sustainability of Europe's metals sector.

EuRIC's manifesto highlights the unprecedented crisis facing Europe's textile collection and recycling sector, worsened by rising costs, low demand, and the impact of ultra-fast fashion. To address these and achieve textiles circularity by 2030, EuRIC Textiles calls for extending product lifecycles, increasing recycled textile fibre use, and boosting textile recycling, which is currently limited to less than 1% of materials being recycled into new clothing. To achieve a circular textiles economy by 2030, EuRIC Textiles also urges the EU to implement key measures, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, ecodesign requirements, and better education through the Digital Product Passport (DPP). The manifesto also advocates for EU End-of-Waste criteria, fair-trade practices, balanced chemicals legislation, and stricter compliance monitoring to ensure transparency and prevent greenwashing. "By creating an environment where innovation thrives and circularity is rewarded, EuRIC aims to reduce the textile sector's environmental impact, boost textile circularity in Europe, and create new economic opportunities for reuse and recycling operators. Our Textiles Manifesto outlines the steps to achieve this", said Mariska Boer, President of EuRIC's Textiles Branch.