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Regulatory uncertainty, multi-material compositions, limited collection rates and a competitive landscape pose significant challenges for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) tray recycling in Europe, but the industry is working to make it a reality, albeit at a slower pace than some would like.
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While the amount of composites waste is a small compared to plastics, aluminium and other popular materials, Europe’s transition to a circular economy makes sustainable waste management essential.
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Four years on, a revisit to the Italian wood panel specialist Fantoni reveals how a partnership with Steinert enabled a new global benchmark: furniture-grade MDF with over 70% recycled content in its core.
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The European Food Safety Authority EFSA confirms the compliance of the decontamination performance of the Recostar PET art recycling process from Starlinger in a positive “Scientific Opinion” based on the new regulation in force since 2022.
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The EU Commission has published proposals to allow mass balance for chemical recycling using a fuel-exempt accounting approach under the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
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As policymakers around the world define what constitutes “green steel,” the BIR is urging a fair and science-based approach – one that accurately reflects emissions performance and ensures that the full benefits of recycling are recognised in the transition to a decarbonised steel sector.
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The European Commission presented an Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector.
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Municipal Waste Europe (MWE), the European Compost Network (ECN) and the European Biogas Association (EBA) have published a joint position paper calling for biowaste to be formally recognised as a strategic resource in the upcoming revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy — a crucial step to strengthen Europe’s resource independence and competitiveness while delivering climate and soil benefits.
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RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.
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The main goal of the CBE – JU funded PROMOFER project is to improve the efficiency in the fermentation process production of two of the most commercialized biobased compounds: PHBV and 2,3- BDO. PROMOFER will demonstrate fermentation technologies to facilitate the large-scale deployment of industrial bio-based systems (PHBV and 2,3-BDO).
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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.
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RecyClass delivers first Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for Automotive and Electrical & Electronic Equipment sectors
The first set of RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for Automotive and Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) has been published following intense collaboration with the plastic value chain.
