Plastics

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.

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.

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.

The plastic value chain is hit by a strong recession caused by persisting issues such as increased imports of non-EU recycled plastics, reduced investments in domestic raw materials production and recycling, as well as a lack of demand for EU-virgin and recycled plastics.

European Bioplastics presented its 2024 edition of the market development update during the EBC24 in Berlin.

Bakcycle Recycling successfully produces high-quality granules from post-consumer LDPE packaging waste using Tomra’s sensor-based sorting technologies.

Istanbul-based construction corporation Doğa has set up a PET recycling facility in Kırklareli and recently commissioned two Starlinger PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines.

The BIR expresses disappointment over the lack of a formal agreement after the latest round of negotiations in Busan (Republic of Korea) on a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution.

EuRIC’s Plastics Recycling Branch (EPRB) has published a roadmap on the future of the European plastics recycling industry.

Aimplas is collaborating with Covinil and Eroski to overcome the challenges of recycling multilayer packaging while promoting sustainability and the efficient use of recycled materials in the food industry.

On 20 November, the EU-funded H2020 CIMPA project concluded its 3.5-year journey with a final event showcasing its innovative solutions for recycling multilayer plastic films from packaging and agricultural applications.