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AKXY2 - New concept car at K 2022

AKXY2 - New concept car at K 2022

The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will present its newest concept car AKXY2 for the first time in Europe at the K 2022, from 19-26 October in Düsseldorf, Germany.

NGR celebrates its 25th anniversary

NGR celebrates its 25th anniversary

Together with customers, business partners, employees and companions from all over the world, Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH celebrated its 25th anniversary at the newly built plant in Feldkirchen/Donau on September 16.

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.