Cooperation between Borealis and Erema tackles challenge of plastics recyclability
Borealis and the Erema Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purpose of deepening their cooperation in the field of mechanical recycling.
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Tomra Sorting hosts global conference to focus on recycling plastics
Industry leaders share knowledge on solutions for tackling plastic waste and conference guests see Tomra’s recycling technologies in action.
Working for clean oceans - Keep plastic in a closed loop
The figures are nothing short of alarming. By 2050 plastic will outweigh fish in the world's oceans if every year another nine million tons of plastic trash find their way to the sea via unsecured landfills and rivers.
Recycling - An essential measure for the circular economy
The image of plastics has never been as negative as it is today, and discussions regarding the use of plastics have rarely been so emotionally charged.
FreshSafe PET from KHS
FreshSafe PET from KHS: Association of Plastic Recyclers recognizes recyclability achievement.
Engel signs New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
In mid-March 2019, the injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel Austria was one of the first plastic machine manufacturers to sign the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Gabriel-Chemie presents PCR colours
As part of its sustainability initiative, the Gabriel-Chemie Group is implementing several strategy programs. One of the first modules is the introduction of a colour range based on Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) polypropylene.
EuPC publishes results of its 2nd survey on the use of rPM
From January till September 2018, the European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) conducted its 2nd European survey on the use of recycled plastics materials (rPM) in Europe’s plastics converting industry.
Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has committed over $1.0 billion with the goal of investing $1.5 billion over the next five years to help end plastic waste in the environment.
EU deal to ban single-use plastics clears another legislative hurdle
The European Union moved closer to banning single-use plastics after the EU Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission signed off on a provisional agreement that forms part of the 28-nation bloc’s strategy to reduce marine litter.
2017 Survey on European PET Recycle Industry - 58.2 % of PET bottles collected
Out of 3.308.300 tonnes of PET bottles placed in the European market in 2017, 58.2% - in total 1.923.100 tonnes (+2.9 % compared to 2016) - were collected. This conclusion comes from the Annual Survey on the European PET Recycle Industry, conducted by ICIS and commissioned by Petcore Europe.
Agrana presents new bioplastic developed from thermoplastic starch
Agrana announces the launch of its bioplastic Agenacomp A 50:50 blend of thermoplastic starch and a biologically degradable polyester has given rise to an bioplastic compound which is fully compostable at home.
