Michael Brunn

Over the past six months, RecyClass has released several protocols to reflect evolving industry needs and ensure harmonised recyclability assessment procedures. This includes the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for labels applied on PS containers, the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for inks applied on PET bottle decorations and the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for EPS Fish Boxes and White Goods.

The PROMOFER project consortium after the first year of intense research activities met in Dublin on the 17th of June at the premises of the University College Dublin (UCD) to discuss upon the progress achieved within the different Work Packages. The second cycle of collecting agri-industrial waste is being organised, analysis of collected (agri and food) wastes has already been carried out, whilst Enzymatic hydrolysis of pretreated lignocellulosic biomass is presenting encouraging results. Isolation and characterization of microorganisms is almost complete, and partners are working towards the improvement of PHBV and 2,3-BDO productivity. The first results and conclusions on obtaining VFAs are out and scaling and process design of the PHBV and 2,3-BDO fermentation production processes are under development.

The Commission has launched several initiatives to accelerate the EU's transition to a circular economy and prepare the ground for the Circular Economy Act, expected in 2026.

Grounded in the European state-of-the-art recycling infrastructure, the protocols focus on polymers that are commonly recovered and recycled in these industries, which include polypropylene (PP), mineral-filled polypropylene (PP-MF), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE) and polycarbonate-acrylonitrile butadiene styrene blend (PC-ABS).

"Latin America is a dynamic market with great potential. Lindner LATAM gives us a basis for being closer to our customers and partners, working together on pioneering recycling solutions," says Michael Lackner, Managing Director at Lindner Holding.

For the evaluation of their State-of-Health (SoH), a prototype will be developed for a fast evaluation of its efficiency, black areas and main damages. To achieve full panels traceability, a digital platform will be developed to implement Digital Product Passport (DPP) in new and repaired solar panels, as well as the collection of information to trace current panels without DPP.

It will give certainty to investors, innovation, strengthen industrial leadership of our businesses, and increase Europe's energy security. Just this week, the latest Eurobarometer showed strong citizens support for EU climate action, providing a solid mandate to stay the course of the EU's clean transition agenda. The EU is well on track to meet our 2030 target of 55%. Today's proposal builds on the EU's existing legally binding goal of reducing net GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030, and sets out a more pragmatic and flexible way to reach the target, with a view towards a decarbonised European economy by 2050.

The Core Line complements the existing portfolio of the established Smart Line and the MMPC brand and rounds off the Doppstadt range in a targeted manner. The new line starts with the Core Shredder Line, which has been developed for universal use in a wide range of applications.

By setting clear milestones, the industry aims to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining competitiveness and ensuring the continued supply of high-quality, sustainable packaging base materials.

The symptoms of a failure to control fugitive materials include unplanned downtime, excessive cleaning costs, premature equipment failure, regulatory violations, and safety incidents. Addressing these symptoms with workable, long-term solutions will enhance performance, housekeeping and safety, and boost profitability.