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.

During the one-week talks, environmental ministers and world leaders adopted less than half of the resolutions presented to "advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet," primarily regarding the mining of minerals and metals, a stronger global response to wildfires, and sustainability in sports (which was the only resolution with a brief mention of single-use plastics). At the same time, countries utterly neglected important measures on environmental crime and the protection of deep-sea and karst ecosystems, among others. 

The textile industry causes considerable environmental pollution due to overproduction and short usage cycles. Although the EU will require separate collection of textiles from 2025, the actual recyclability of many products remains questionable, as blended fabrics and elements such as zippers or buttons make recycling much more difficult. The study "Assessing the Circularity Potential of Textile Flows for Future Markets in Denmark: A Study of Textile Anatomy" by Danish scientists examines how the combination of fiber composition, layers and decorative elements influences circularity using the example of the Danish market. The study was published in "Sustainable Production and Consumption".

Ten years ago, the Paris Climate Agreement was adopted. As every year, UN Environment has examined the progress made towards achieving the goals agreed there. As the "Emissions Gap Report 2025" clearly shows, the development is going in the right direction, but far too slowly.