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New recycling options for printed PP films

13 January 2022
Recyclability
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Successful thermoforming of films with a recycled component from post-industrial waste. The research initiative PrintCYC, of which KIEFEL GmbH is a member, has gained further insights into promoting the circular…Read more →

BOREALIS AND RECLAY GROUP ESTABLISH A UNIQUE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE THE CHALLENGE OF PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE AND ITS RECYCLING

13 January 2022
Circular Economy
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The strategic partnership will combine the complementary strengths and capabilities of both players in the plastics recycling value-chain, starting with Germany. Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced…Read more →

Taiwanese thermoformer of PP food packaging partners with Milliken to find a clear way forward

South Plastic Industry Co. Ltd., a leading Asian manufacturer of thermoformed plastic food packaging, has been striving for years to develop a clear, anti-fogging polypropylene (PP) lid for its microwaveable…Read more →

New Danish packaging made from local recycled plastic delivers significant strides in sustainable development

Danish households' efforts to sort plastic waste are now producing positive results, where they can see their recycled packaging used to make more protective packaging. A visionary collaboration between four…Read more →

Ampacet introduces OdorClearTM: Powerful wide spectrum odor-absorbing masterbatches

9 December 2021
Circular Economy
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Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has extended the OdorClearTM, range of innovative odour-absorbing masterbatches designed to optimize the use of post-consumer recycled material. Post-consumer recycled plastics often exhibit a strong…Read more →

Veolia supplies L’Oréal with recycled plastic to promote the circular economy

Making cosmetic packaging with recycled plastic can avoid between 50% to 70% of CO2 emissions compared to a standard bottle. Veolia and L'Oréal have joined forces to reduce the carbon…Read more →

Berry’s EUCertPlast Accreditation Will Help Brand Owners Prepare for the New Plastics Tax

With the rapidly approaching UK Plastics Tax and increasing consumer interest across the whole of Europe in the provenance of their packaging, Berry Global announces the availability of certified recycled…Read more →

African innovators transforming plastic waste into school desks, biofuels and textiles in the running for £1 million prize

16 November 2021
Circular Economy
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Sub-Saharan African recycling projects that transform waste plastic into school desks, paving slabs, construction bricks and garden fences are just some of the 30 semi-finalists in the Afri-Plastics Challenge: Accelerating…Read more →

Novel technology will help to win the war on plastic waste

13 November 2021
Resource Efficiency
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In recent years big brands have been making lots of commitments to reduce plastic waste, but in reality, during the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a noticeable rise in waste.…Read more →

AF-COLOR at Fakuma 2021 – Masterbatches for a sustainable future

8 November 2021
Events
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AF-COLOR has used the past few months intensively to further develop its existing portfolio and to finalise new products. A particular focus was on masterbatches for future-oriented and sustainable applications.…Read more →

HONEYWELL INTRODUCES REVOLUTIONARY PLASTICS RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE A CIRCULAR PLASTICS ECONOMY

2 November 2021
Circular Economy, Headlines, Recyclability
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Honeywell today announced the commercialization of a revolutionary process that expands the types of plastics that can be recycled and can produce feedstock used to make recycled plastics with a…Read more →

FURNITURE CLINIC ROLLS OUT 100% RECYCLED PLASTIC FOR ITS PRODUCT PACKAGING IN SUSTAINABILITY DRIVE

26 October 2021
Circular Economy
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Leading UK leather, wood and fabric restoration product manufacturer, Furniture Clinic, has reduced its use of virgin plastic by 80% as part of its eco-drive to minimise its plastic packaging…Read more →