Plastics

Ganesha Ecopet Private Limited, a subsidiary of Indian PET recycling pioneer Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd., has recently opened its new Warangal facility under the brand name Go Rewise where it produces rPET for filament yarns and fibres, as well as for food-grade packaging.

The new Horizon Europe project CISUTAC wants to support the transition to a circular and sustainable textile sector.

Today, Fashion for Good concludes the „Sorting for Circularity Europe“ project, and in collaboration with Circle Economy, releases a report detailing the findings of the 16-month analysis.

A new report reveals the urgency of cutting plastic production to reduce the European Union’s dependence on fossil fuels and Russian oil and gas.

Black plastics have been notoriously difficult to detect, but recent technological developments have made it possible to sort them not only by color but also by polymer, unlocking economic value for recycling companies.

As the energy crisis deepens on the continent, its repercussions on electricity prices impact the operations of plastic recycling facilities, putting at risk the transition towards circularity.

The packaging sector is still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the paradigm shift towards online shopping, tighter regulatory norms for packaging waste, and the increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

Several European plastics converters are at risk due to the high energy prices. ​

CEFLEX in collaboration with Flexible Packaging Europe, the European Aluminium Foil Association and other key actors are working  on ‘Designing for a Circular Economy’ guidelines for flexible packaging containing aluminium foil.

Resealable doypacks have been a preferred packaging concept. But the current barrier composites on the market are not very sustainable. As an alternative, Südpack has developed its first PP-based doypack, which is entirely aluminum-free and recyclable. This concept will be on display at this year’s Fachpack.

Since 2018, the AST Group, producer of HDPE plastic containers and drums, has been committed to cleaning and reconditioning used containers.