2022 was an unprecedented year for the PET and rPET value chains, as shown in the latest report. Despite extreme uncertainty, figures show advancement in the market. However, the disparities in the collection, sorting and recycling of PET around Europe will need to be addressed to ...

Commitment to drive global harmonization of Design for Recyclability Guidance

Measures cover full life cycle of packaging Less packaging, less waste, restrictions on certain packaging formats Ban on “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in food contact packaging Each European generates almost 190kg of packaging waste every year

US$33 million initial investment from Reed management (“Reed”) to be provided to Loop industries as non-dilutive capital to fund Loop’s technology commercialization globally Remaining US$33 million to be invested in a strategic joint venture for commercial roll-out of Infinite ...

Actual and anticipated shipping delays caused by tensions in the Middle East are exerting pressure on the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) value chain.

On November 16th, 2023, Aloxe inaugurated its new recycled PET plastic manufacturing ...

Global brand air up® has launched a new reusable bottle line for the European market ...

Circular and net zero emissions ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap highlights urgent need for policy framework that stimulates circular markets and investments. Plastics Europe encourages value chain to challenge roadmap thinking and identify areas for greater collaboration and calls ...

Plastics recycling market in Europe has been heavily destabilised throughout 2023. Since the beginning of the year, prices of recyclates have decreased by up to 50 %, while cheap imports of materials from outside of the EU have significantly increased. If urgent measures are not ...

Berry Global is combining its M&H and PET Power businesses into a new ...