Can AI improve the sustainability of plastic packaging?
Exciting insights into the world of plastic recycling are guaranteed at the “Open Hub Days”, an event series that will run from November 4 to 12 at four sites across Germany.
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Vecoplan: Achieving more efficient shredding thanks to a digitalisation concept
Vecoplan’s Smart Center (VSC) introduces a digitalisation concept that enables users to maximise the efficiency of their machines and systems.
Fakuma 2024 took place with great success
Fakuma 2024 took place successfully under the motto “Digital meets Circular Economy”. From October 15 to 19, 2024, 1,639 exhibitors presented their innovations in efficiency, sustainability and the circular economy in twelve full halls and fully booked foyers. With an exhibitor share of 47.5% (previous year: 44.0%), this year's trade fair event once again held a high global position for the plastics processing industry. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors (+3 compared to 2023), 778 came from many countries - including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 - one week to go!
The deadline for entering the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 is just one week away.
Berry launches new alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
ClariPPil bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability vs a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.
The hidden champion steps into the spotlight
The revolutionary extrusion technology, globally deployed by the Austrian innovation leader MAS, is reaching new heights. The MAS 110, a compact extrusion marvel, is on the verge of its launch.
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range with a new Very Low Linear Density Polyethylene grade, enhancing recyclability of stretch hood applications.
The new Intarema sets the benchmark in plastics recycling
Premiere at Erema: the new Intarema 2325 sees the world's leading manufacturer of plastics recycling systems grow its post-consumer series to enter a new dimension in recycling.
Avient launches new solutions at Fakuma 2024
Avient Corporation will exhibit its latest sustainable and specialized materials solutions and services for the plastics industry, including two new product launches, at the 29th Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, held today through October 19, 2024.
Programs announced for free conferences at Cleveland plastics expos
The programs have been announced for the four free-to-attend conference theaters at the AMI Plastics World Expos, which take place on November 13-14 in Cleveland, OH, USA.
Food vacuum system containers use SABIC’s circular PP
Certified circular SABIC PP polypropylene from advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP) helps reduce marine litter and accelerate circularity.
RadiciGroup at Fakuma 2024: speeding up sustainability solutions
Alongside Renycle engineering polyamides made from recycled nylon, the Group launches its sustainable Bionside line based on renewable source materials.
