A world premiere: the first PlasticRoad bike path
The first PlasticRoad bike path was recently opened in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands.
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Mondi flexible packaging "leapfrogs" ahead in the recycling game
Mondi and Werner & Mertz are ready to release new, 100-percent recyclable pouch made of polyethylene.
Neste to collaborate with Licella in utilization of waste plastic
Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, UK-based chemical recycling company ReNew ELP, and Australian technology developer Licella are joining forces in a development project to explore the potential of using mixed waste plastic as a raw material for fuels, chemicals, and new plastics.
Industry comes together at Erema Discovery Days 2018
More than 1.000 guests invited by Erema made their way to Ansfelden, Austria, for the Discovery Days 2018 from 27 to 29 June. Well-known companies from the plastics sector, such as Borealis, Engel, Greiner, Haidlmair and Henkel gave participants an insight into their view of working with plastics in a sustainable way.
The first PlasticRoad bike path comes in Netherlands
The municipality of Zwolle and the province of Overijssel have committed to the first PlasticRoad pilot project. In September the first PlasticRoad will be constructed in Zwolle and in another location in the province a few months later.
BASF joins the World Plastics Council
BASF joined the World Plastics Council (WPC), a global organization of key leaders in the plastics industry.
European Plastics Industry works towards 50% plastics waste recycling by 2040
Six European organisations from the plastics value chain have committed, in cooperation with the European Commission, to launch Circularity Platforms aiming to reach 50% plastics waste recycling by 2040.
PET collection and recycling rates in Europe increased in 2016
Out of 3.147.000 tonnes of PET bottles and containers placed in the European market in 2016, a remarkable number of 59.8% - in total 1.880.900 tonnes - were collected and thereof 1.773.200 tonnes mechanically recycled.
Oxo degradable plastic packaging is not a solution to plastics pollution?
Oxo-degradable plastics are being produced and sold in many countries, with society being led to believe they safely biodegrade in nature. Yet significant evidence suggests oxo-degradable plastics do not safely biodegrade but fragment into small pieces, contributing to microplastics pollution.
Plastics and Rubber machines make important contribution to circular economy
At 19 October 2017 the VDMA visits the companies EREMA, KraussMaffei Berstorff, Wittmann Battenfeld and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag at the International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, Fakuma, together with representatives of the press.
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
VinylPlus announces exciting expert speaker line-up for VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
Plastic waste opportunities and challenges in a Circular Economy
Some 300 experts gathered in Vienna on 22 and 23 February during the 13th edition of IdentiPlast - PlasticsEurope's international conference on the recycling and recovery of plastics.
