Nextek and Coveris have announced a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with the COtooCLEAN process Together, they aim to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.
Plastics
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For two days, Aimplas organised and hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia, bringing together one hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability. A panel of twenty speakers presented the innovations being developed by their organisations and addressed the main challenges facing the sector, as well as its contributions to society and the economy.
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Over 250 industry stakeholders gathered at EuRIC’s webinar on 4 March to address a critical question: How can Europe resolve its plastics recycling crisis? The discussion highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the industry and the policy measures needed to ensure its sustainability and competitiveness.
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Polymer chemists at ETH Zurich have discovered a surprising way to virtually fully break down PMMA plastic – commonly known as Plexiglas – into its monomer building blocks. The process remains unaffected by the presence of additives.
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The Croatian plant of EcoCortec, a European subsidiary of Cortec Corporation, has entered a recycling partnership with the Jakob Schober GmbH (Germany) in 2024. This partnership resulted in launching the VpCI-126 HP UV Shrink Film PCR.
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World PET Recycling, part of the Logoplaste Group, is a recycler of PET from Portugal. Annually, World PET produces around 12,000 tons of food-grade recycled PET (rPET).
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Aimplas has developed a digital totem that simulates the digital passport for plastic products, which will be mandatory for marketing products in the European Union. Companies should start implementing it from 2025 to adapt to its likely entry into force the following year, although the exact date is not yet known.
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Around 60,000 tonnes of technical thermoplastics (PA, PC, PBT, ABS, PC/PBT, PC/ABS, PBT/ASA, PP etc.) are produced annually at the Krefeld and Doberlug-Kirchhain sites on 18 production lines. These products …
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Following 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2024, RecyClass strengthened its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines to address the impact of various packaging features on plastic recycling streams.
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Researchers from Korea have discovered that adding water to ruthenium-based catalysts can dramatically enhance the catalytic conversion of polyolefins—the major contributor of plastic waste—into valuable fuels. Their analyses highlight the economic and environmental viability of this novel approach, which could help us deal with plastic pollution, while fostering a circular economy.
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The winners of the seven awards will be revealed on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, where all the finalists will also be showcased.
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