Plastics
Novel findings for functional barriers in HDPE containers
| Compatibility of the ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers with the recycling process was tested by an independent laboratory.
Neste backs Chemical Recycling
| Neste and investor Mirova today announced a combined EUR 10 million investment into Recycling Technologies, a British plastic recycling technology provider. The aim is to accelerate the development of chemical recycling.
EuPC will not sign European Plastic Pact
| Today, the European Plastic Pact has been officially launched under the aegis of the Environment Ministries of, amongst other countries, the Netherlands, France, Germany and Denmark.
European Plastics Pact launched
| Reducing our plastic waste, use less plastics for products and recycle and reuse more. That is what 15 governments and 66 companies and organisations signed up for by launching the European Plastics Pact.
Recipo closes loop on e-waste
| Recipo has launched Recipo Material, a purpose-built recycling plant for plastic from electronic waste in Riga, Latvia.
Recycled PET market to double by 2029
| The recycled PET Market is benefiting from the increasing consumption of packaged food products and carbonated and non-carbonated drinks across the world.
Following in the footsteps of the UK Plastics Pact
| Updates from The UK Plastics Pact annual report show progress in the fight against single-use plastic, but how can others follow in their footsteps? Andrea Falco provides comment on how businesses can continue the good work.
Kenya: Social responsibility with plastics recycling
| At this year's Propak East Africa in Nairobi from 17 to 19 March, visitors to the shared trade fair stand can find out how the recycling company Mr. Green Africa combines social responsibility with the highest specification technology and cost effectiveness.
Polystyrene proves to be very sortable
| Under the umbrella of Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), Tomra has recently completed tests revealing that polystyrene (PS) is not only made for recycling, but also made for sorting.
WFO partner Fapil launches household range
| Waste Free Oceans partners with Fapil, a market leader in Portugal in the development, manufacture and commercialisation of useful products for hygiene, household cleaning, laundry care and storage.
Recycled polymers: Quality & performances rise while availability decreases
| EuPC has published the first results of its 3rd survey on the use of recycled polymers by plastics converting companies in Europe.
EU parliament: No lead in PVC
| MEPs have vetoed a Commission proposal that would have allowed some lead in recycled PVC.
Petcore conference focused on sustainability
| This year’s Petcore conference was held at the Crowne Plaza Brussels Hotel to welcome more than 300 industry delegates.
Report on new trends in PET collection and sorting
| A strong trend towards the use of recycled PET (rPET) due to increased demand is projected in the report by sustainability consultancy Eunomia, done in collaboration with EFBW, Petcore Europe and PRE.
