A newly developed process aims to expand the scope of PET recycling. It combines extrusion with an infrared-based polymerisation step, making it possible to recycle not only bottles but also PET trays.
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Chemical recyclingPlasticsVehicles
BASF, Porsche and BEST complete pilot project on chemical recycling
BASF, Porsche and BEST have completed a pilot project demonstrating how gasification can recycle waste streams from end-of-life vehicles. Even complex shredder residues can be turned into feedstocks for new plastic components.
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Ineos Styrolution has marked a milestone with the first commercial delivery of recycled styrene monomer from Indaver’s new depolymerisation plant in Antwerp. The material is suitable for food-grade and medical applications.
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MAS and Siempelkamp Size Reduction will showcase the Iqonic Twin Predensifier at K 2025. The system is designed to boost efficiency and quality in film and light material recycling.
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As part of European Mobility Week, the Plastics Technology Centre Aimplas has unveiled Scootech, a demonstrator electric scooter that integrates plastronics technology. Plastronics combines electronics with plastics, enabling lighter, more …
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At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Coperion will showcase technologies for compounding and plastics recycling. The company highlights twin screw extruders and digital tools for maintenance and process optimization.
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At Simac Tanning Tech 2025 in Milan, BASF will present new materials and processes for the footwear industry. The focus is on polyurethane solutions that enable recycling, reduce weight, and support automated manufacturing.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has newly released an NOL (No Objection Letter) for the polypropylene cap-to-cap recycling process on the Starlinger recoSTAR dynamic recycling system.
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Covering 60% of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity, the RecyClass Recycling Process Certification has become the leading certification scheme for plastics traceability across the region in only three years since its launch.
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Nextloopp has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Letter of No Objection (LNO) confirming that its proprietary recycling process for recycled polypropylene (rPP) meets the requirements for direct food contact.
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Dow and Gruppo Fiori develop recycling process for automotive polyurethane waste
Dow, in partnership with Gruppo Fiori, has announced the latest advancements in a jointly-developed, novel process that enables recovery of polyurethane waste from end-of-life vehicles without disassembly.
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