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).
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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.
New Ampacet BIAX4CE portfolio for BOPE film applications
With decades of experience in masterbatches for BOPP film and PE blown film applications, Ampacet has introduced BIAX4CE masterbatch portfolio specifically designed for BOPE film.
Magnum launches tubs made using certified circular polypropylene from Sabic
Magnum, the world’s favorite ice cream brand, has today announced the roll out of more than 7 million ice cream tubs made with certified circular polypropylene from Sabic’s Trucircle initiative that uses feedstock made from recycling used, mixed plastic.
Now Finnish recyclers can return over 100 drink containers in one go
Recyclers in Finland can for the first time ever pour over 100 empty beverage containers into a reverse vending machine in one go, rather than inserting them one by one, following today’s launch in the country of the Tomra R1 by global reverse vending leader Tomra.
Plastics, pandemic and the green recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a wave of consequences for areas such as health, the global economy, the environment, and supply chains.
