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RecyClass has revised its packaging recyclability guidelines following more than 20 testing campaigns conducted in 2025. The updated Design for Recycling Guidelines incorporate scientific findings for major plastic packaging streams. At the same time, the organisation revised its recyclability evaluation protocols to improve clarity and repeatability.

The Reiling Group has founded Convitrum GmbH, a company specialising in PV recycling plant engineering. The new company aims to respond to increasing demand in Europe and other international markets for technologies and systems for recycling photovoltaic modules.

The Dutch company Holland Recycling has specialised in the disposal and processing of used IT equipment since 2010. The company focuses on electronic recycling with the recovery of metals and the treatment of printed circuit boards in more than 25 quality categories, enabling the extraction of secondary raw materials and precious metals.

Circular economy concepts are increasingly gaining importance in response to geopolitical tensions, unstable supply chains and rising raw material prices. At IFAT Munich 2026, the event programme illustrates how recycling technologies, digitalisation and new forms of cooperation can contribute to more efficient resource use and greater economic resilience. The international trade fair for environmental technologies will take place in Munich from 4 to 7 May 2026.

The European composites market 2025 continues to face challenging conditions. Macroeconomic weakness in several regions and declining industrial production in key application sectors continued to affect the market. However, the downturn in production proved less severe than previously expected.

RIGK GmbH and GCR Plastic Solutions have initiated a European pilot project on industrial packaging recycling. The initiative aims to demonstrate that complex post-consumer packaging streams can be processed and reintegrated into industrial production cycles while maintaining defined quality, traceability and safety standards.

Herbold Meckesheim has been commissioned by the Turkish recycling company Doğa PET to supply a second PET bottle washing line for its recycling facility in Kırklareli, Türkiye.

The European Union’s second emissions trading system (ETS2) will introduce carbon pricing for fuel combustion in road transport, buildings and selected smaller industrial sectors not covered by the existing EU Emissions Trading System (ETS1).

RecyClass has published a new protocol and the first sector-specific Design for Recycling Guidelines for plastic components used in the automotive and electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sectors.

The European Commission has presented a legislative proposal intended to strengthen demand for low-carbon technologies and industrial products manufactured in Europe. The planned Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is designed to support manufacturing capacity within the European Union, promote investment in clean technologies and facilitate the transition of industry toward lower-emission production processes.

ESWET has commented on the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) presented by the European Commission, describing it as an initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s manufacturing base and industrial competitiveness.

The European Commission has presented the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a legislative proposal intended to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s industrial sector. Environmental organisations acknowledge the objective of supporting a transition toward lower-carbon manufacturing but point to regulatory gaps and a lack of binding provisions to ensure a phase-out of fossil fuels while maintaining environmental safeguards.