Technology

Four polystyrene producers and recyclers have initiated a Non-Disclosure Agreement to explore and optimize advanced recycling technologies for polystyrene, such as depolymerization. The agreement is intended accelerate steps by the industry to reduce plastic waste by creating a more circular economy for polystyrene.

IRODDI is a new BBI JU project in the area of circular bioeconomy aimed to take advantage of the residual streams of oils and fats refining to produce bio-based products in a more sustainable way.

Amcor and Nestlé are announcing a breakthrough in recyclable packaging, aiming to improve the environmental footprint of consumer packaging up to 60%, starting with wet cat food.

The main goal of the European Sparta project, coordinated by Aimplas with the participation of Tekniker, is to find a new method of recycling and reprocessing composite thermoplastic materials that reduces the amount of waste generated by the aerospace industry.

Presona is launching a new baler design which promises to reduce recycling costs while increasing operational efficiency. The new MP 270 MH baler is the first Presona baler built using a new design concept that creates high capacity while being cost effective.

New guidelines are leading to an increase in the volume of PET bottles collected. With this influx of bottles, full service is becoming increasingly important. Reiling is prepared to fulfill this need, offering an entire range of services from collection to processing to creating end products.

Chemical Recycling Europe welcomes Recycling Technologies, a United Kingdom based company as a new member. The company has developed a technology which turns hard-to-recycle plastic into an oil used as a feedstock for new plastic production.

The European Commission has launched a €1 billion call for research and innovation projects that respond to the climate crisis and help protect Europe’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. The projects funded under this call are expected to deliver results in ten areas.

Ineos Styrolution and Amsty announce plans to construct a joint 100 ton per day facility in Channahon, Illinois, that will utilize the Agilyx advanced recycling technology to recycle post-use polystyrene products back into virgin-equivalent styrene monomer.

Toyo Ink has developed a new range of black plastic masterbatch for near-infrared sorting and subsequent material recovery. The new packaging masterbatch supports the recyclability of black plastic waste that is currently destined for landfill.

BASF invests into Pyrum as part of its Chemcycling project. The investment is intended to support construction of additional production capacities for pyrolysis oil. BASF hopes pyrolysis oil will partly replace fossil feedstock and be used for demanding plastic applications.