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Three exhibits - one goal: Sustainable and efficient production of packaging items

Three exhibits - one goal: Sustainable and efficient production of packaging items

At K 2022, three Allrounders specially designed for the packaging sector will be on show. As an alternative to thermoforming, an electric Allrounder 720 A with a new injection unit 1300 will be producing thin-walled IML cups at Arburg stand 13A13. Two other innovative applications will be showcased at stands run by partners.

Pellenc ST & Ampacet join forces to recycle black PET

Pellenc ST & Ampacet join forces to recycle black PET

Pellenc ST and Ampacet, respectively global leaders in sensor-based sorting solutions and masterbatch solutions, collaborated on sorting studies to optimize the recyclability of dark PET packaging on existing recycling lines.

How material-smart are you?

How material-smart are you?

Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.

Black plastics recycling: towards a circular economy

Black plastics recycling: towards a circular economy

Black plastics have been notoriously difficult to detect, but recent technological developments have made it possible to sort them not only by color but also by polymer, unlocking economic value for recycling companies.

New reusable and fully recyclable lightweight bottle

New reusable and fully recyclable lightweight bottle

Borealis and Trexel announce that they have co-developed a new plastic bottle based on a grade from the Bornewables portfolio of polyolefins made using renewable feedstocks derived 100% from waste and residue streams.