Technology

With complete systems for plastics recycling from a single source, Coperion intends to set new standards for the industry. At K 2022, the company presents complete plastics recycling solutions.

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.

Aimplas coordinates a collaborative project to boost the reduction of the environmental impact of pharmaceutical products through their entire life cycle.

The introduction of ‘zero waste’ systems in cities around the world would be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to reduce global heating, says a new report released by Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA).

With the STH1440 and STH1840 telehandlers, Sany is launching the first two models of its entirely newly developed telehandler series especially for the European market.

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

A new study by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) finds that greenhouse gas emissions from pyrolysis of plastic packaging are nine times higher than those of mechanical recycling.

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.

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.

Building on its capability of proactive transformation, Neste launches a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland to non-crude oil refining and into a globally leading renewable and circular solutions site.