Dishwasher components made from recycled plastic
Detergent bottles are frequently manufactured using recycled plastic; however, as far as higher value-added applications are concerned, these recyclates have yet to be deployed on a large scale.
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Faerch acquires leading dairy packaging company PACCOR
Faerch to acquire PACCOR Packaging from private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg. The acquisition is yet another important step in the execution of Faerch’s long-term growth plan and in accelerating the industry’s transition towards circular packaging solutions.
Greenplast 2022: organization in full swing
With four months to go before the inauguration, over a hundred companies have registered for GREENPLAST, the new exhibition-convention dedicated to materials, technologies, and processes for plastics and rubber, taking place in Milan from the 3rd to the 6th of May 2022 with a special emphasis on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
Südpack now has ISCC PLUS certification
Südpack is one of the first film producers to have successfully completed the initial audit for ISCC PLUS certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification).
Bio-Fed expands portfolio with biomass-balanced polypropylene compounds
The Cologne-based company Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has expanded its portfolio with ISCC PLUS and REDcert² sustainable certified M·Vera compounds made from biomass-balanced polypropylene (PP).
Plastics industry’s efforts to comply with China’s “Dual Carbon” Targets
China has embarked on a road towards a “dual carbon” target where it commits to reach its carbon peak by 2030 and move forward to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
German Feddersen Group companies successfully certified
The Feddersen Group companies Plastic GmbH and its branches AF-Color and Bio-Fed as well as PolyComp GmbH have been certified for ISCC Plus and REDcert².
Ineos Styrolution awarded platinum rating for 2nd year running
Ineos Styrolution has received a platinum rating by EcoVadis for its exemplary corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.
SABIC announces bio-based, certified renewable high-performance amorphous polymer
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today a new portfolio of bio-based ULTEM resins that offer sustainability benefits while delivering exactly the same high performance and processability as incumbent ULTEM materials.
Plastics Europe unveils the next step in its journey of transformation
Plastics Europe, the pan-European association of plastics manufacturers, today unveils a new visual identity and website with sustainability at its core. This reflects the fundamental changes taking place within both the industry and Plastics Europe.
State environmental prize 2021 goes to Engel Austria
The state of Upper Austria has recognised Engel Austria's commitment to building up a circular economy for plastics with the Upper Austrian Environmental Award 2021.
Reduce your company’s carbon footprint with material-smart choices
Polykemi Group is making a major investment to help companies reduce their carbon footprint. The company is using a scientific study to provide customers information on how their material choices affect the climate.
