New sorting technology can help overcome recycling business disruptions
Plant design automation and technology advancements lead to increased purity rates, while requiring fewer manual sorters
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Vecoplan wins the Red Dot Award for its new VEZ 3200 pre-shredder
Vecoplan AG’s new VEZ 3200 is one of this year’s winners of the Red Dot Award for Product Design.
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation
In an open letter sent to the European Commission, EuPC advocates for a postponement of the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in view of the current COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Dr. Jörg Wissdorf as new member of the executive board at Sikora
Sikora AG, manufacturer of innovative measuring, control, inspection and sorting technology has appointed Dr. Jörg Wissdorf as a new member of the executive board since March 1, 2020.
Ampacet with COTREP certification for PP and HDPE NIR-sortable REC-NIR-BLACK
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained COTREP certification for its NIR-sortable black masterbatches REC-NIR-BLACK 1900302-EA and 4900147-E designed for polyolefin rigid applications.
European recycling markets reel from coronavirus
Sources in the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market - the most widely recycled plastic across Europe - are already seeing a change in consumer behaviour, particularly around buying habits, and more importantly, recycling habits.
Exiba joins Styrenics Circular Solutions
Styrenics Circular Solutions welcomes Exiba as a new member. Key contributor to European thermal insulation sector joins SCS’ drive for full circularity of styrenics.
New dates confirmed for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed that the 2020 event has been rescheduled to take place on 27 and 28 October at the RAI Amsterdam.
Reifenhäuser actively supports the Circular Plastics Alliance
Reifenhäuser becomes a member of the European Union Circular Plastics Alliance. On March 10, 2020, Ulrich Reifenhäuser signed a declaration that commits over 175 companies and associations to reuse 10 million metric tons of recycled plastics in new products by the year 2025.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe postponed
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have announced the postponement of PRSE 2020, scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 March 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam, in the light of the evolving novel coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe confirms full conference programme
Examining in detail the latest European regulatory developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics will be the primary focus of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference.
Mr. Green Africa goes for the latest Erema technology
At this year's Propak East Africa in Nairobi from 17 to 19 March, visitors to the shared trade fair stand (D9 in the Tsavo Hall) can find out how the recycling company Mr. Green Africa combines social responsibility with the highest specification technology and cost effectiveness.
