1:37 min Sorting and collection
AI sorting

AI-powered plastic sorting project delivers world first in food-grade sorting

An AI-powered plastic sorting project led by Recycleye, Valorplast, and ...
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2:10 min PET films, trays, cups
rPET trays

rPET tray for fresh protein market: atmosphere MAP tray kp Elite® by Klöckner Pentaplast

In a notable leap forward for sustainability-driven packaging design in the European ...
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1:26 min Fiber lines
Fiber lines

EvoSteam staple fiber process from Oerlikon Neumag bluesign® verified

The new polyester staple fiber process EvoSteam from Oerlikon Neumag receives the ...
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1:28 min Caps & Closures
Closure design

ALPLA's no-spill beverage closures: Secure down to the last drop

Practical, intuitive and child-friendly: ALPLA’s no-spill beverage closure dispenses ...
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1:37 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Biobased Material
PEF for Packaging

Albert Heijn to use Avantium's 100% plantbased PEF for packaging of own-brand products

Avantium is collaborating with Albert Heijn to make packaging more sustainable. To ...
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0:49 min Management
Closing

Mitsui Chemicals to stop production of PET

Mitsui Chemicals announced that it intends to close its PET plant within Iwakuni-Ohtake Works in October 2024.
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1:31 min Sustainability & Circular Economy
Call

Plastics Europe Reaction to Global Agreement on Plastics Pollution Negotiations in Nairobi

Plastics Europe urges all stakeholders to redouble their efforts to find solutions in the run-up to INC-4.
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1:56 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Chemical recycling
Report

New European Commission study confirms chemical recycling is better than incineration of plastic waste

In Europe, about 30 million tonnes of plastic waste is collected every year. Still, 84% of that does not find its way back into new products, as most of it is incinerated, exported or sent to landfill. A mix of various technologies, including mechanical and chemical recycling, is ...
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2:32 min Europe, Complete PET recycling plants
News rPET facility

Aloxe inaugurates its new recycled PET plastic manufacturing plant in Messein, France

On November 16th, 2023, Aloxe inaugurated its new recycled PET plastic manufacturing ...
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2:27 min Management, Africa
Acquisition

ALPLA is investing in Morocco and planning expansion

ALPLA Group is expanding its presence in North Africa with its market entry in ...
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