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Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region. ​

Elix Polymers, Repsol and AnQore has produced 100% recycled products

Elix Polymers, Repsol and AnQore has produced 100% recycled products

Elix’s E-Loop CR products are manufactured using sustainable and certified raw materials that incorporate circular and bio-circular feedstocks. These products hold ISCC-plus certification, ensuring traceability and transparency across the supply chain using the mass balance model.

Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets

Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets

Stadle is uniquely positioned to support Nordic countries in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.

Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions

Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions

Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.

“Women in Plastics” to debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf

“Women in Plastics” to debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf

Promoting more diversity in the industry, fostering young talents and creating better perspectives: K 2025 in Düsseldorf, as the world’s most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, makes a powerful statement with a dedicated event for women.

kp Elite trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement

kp Elite trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement

Klöckner Pentaplast has achieved Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) endorsement for its flagship kp Elite range of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, as the platform cements its position as Europe's leading benchmark for PET tray recyclability assessment.