Successful recycling of printed plastic films
PrintCYC is a value chain initiative for the recyling of printed films. The project group has achieved remarkable results regarding the recycling of printed plastic films and processing of recyclate.
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HolyGrail2.0: moving to the next stage with Arburg
With its arburgGREENworld programme, Arburg is demonstrating its commitment to the circular economy and resource conservation. Work on innovative technologies for a closed-loop economy is forging ahead in collaboration with prestigious partners.
Paccor has now joined the Circopack project
Paccor has now joined the Circopack project which was initiated by Pack4Food – a consortium of companies active in the food and packaging industry and their suppliers – in collaboration with Flanders’ FOOD, SensNet and different research institutions.
Paccor gives plastic packaging a digital idnetity
Visually imperceptible barcode helps sort all kinds of plastics
Tomra R1 behind the scenes: Developing a revolutionary recycling experience
On 5 November 2019, Tomra Collection Solutions unleashed a recycling innovation that was years in the making: the Tomra R1 reverse vending machine (RVM).
Mars and Huhtamaki join SABIC’s Trucircle initiative
SABIC announced that biaxially oriented polypropylene film based on the company’s certified circular PP from feedstock recycling of used plastics will be introduced in primary pet food brand packaging by Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, food, and pet food products.
Elix Polymers and Repsol sign a Circular Economy partnership agreement
Both companies have agreed to incorporate chemically-recycled styrene into the production of ABS/SAN, in compliance with the ISCC PLUS certification system.
How digital technology supports the circular economy
Digital technologies, whether used for traceability or identification in sorting facilities, have great potential for increasing the recycling rate of plastic packaging.
SABIC deepens collaboration with Brückner to encourage circular material use in film manufacturing
Collaboration aims to encourage flexible packaging manufacturers to use Sabic’s Trucircle solutions to create more sustainable products
AmSty, INEOS Styrolution and Trinseo sign Joint Development Agreement
To accelerate driving the circular economy for styrenics forward, three of the world’s leading polystyrene producers, AmSty, Ineos Styrolution and Trinseo signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly explore recycling options for polystyrene.
Engel one of the most sustainable companies
In cooperation with TBD Media Group, the Bloomberg media corporation analysed and evaluated the commitment of industrial companies from a wide range of sectors and defined the 50 most sustainable and climate-aware companies worldwide.
Ineos Styrolution publishes 2019 sustainability report
Report outlines commitment and actions to transition to a circular and low-carbon economy.
