1:23 min PET films, trays, cups
Packaging Alternatives

UK: Replacing PE-lined trays for protein with PET for lower Extended Producer Responsibility and Recyclability Assessment Methodology fees

In July 2026 Defra and Pack UK provided an update to the Recycling Assessment Methodology that has made PE-lined PET trays, commonly used in raw protein packaging like chicken breast and minced beef, ‘Red’ rated.
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2:15 min Asia Pacific, PET recycling systems
Installation

Starlinger Recycling - Novatex, Pakistan: 24,000 tons of recycled bottle-grade PET per year

Installed at the Novatex facility in the Quaid-e-Azam Business Park near Lahore, ...
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2:25 min Asia Pacific, Additives
Expansion

Clariant launches two new R&D laboratories in China, strengthening local innovation capability

Clariant opens two new Additives research and development (R&D) laboratories in ...
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2:43 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Asia Pacific, PET injection moulding systems
PET preforms

Suntory to introduce Flake-to-Preform Direct Recycling (FtoP®) Technology in Thailand

Suntory Holdings will introduce the Flake-to-Preform Direct Recycling (FtoP®) ...
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3:70 min Injection moulding systems
Exhibition

Premiere at Fakuma: Netstal presents all-electric Elion for closure production

With the Elion 3200 CAP, Netstal is presenting an all-electric high-performance ...
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14:40 min Biobased Material
Business update

Avantium progresses toward FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, strengthens commercial and licensing momentum, and prepares financing package for next growth phase

Avantium N.V. today provides a business and financial update for the first half of 2026.
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1:37 min PET materials, Caps & Closures
Cap design

KANEBO selects Eastman Cristal™ One IM812 for luxury overcap packaging 

Premium cosmetics brand chose recyclable material for an overcap that delivers ...
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2:26 min Hotfill
Hot-fill

SIPA obtains major global bottler approval for GME 30.40 neck finish in nitrogen hot-fill applications

SIPA has achieved official validation from a major global beverage company for its ...
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0:50 min Sheets & Films
Labeling technology

Securikett : New label system enables secure tray closure without heat sealing

A new labeling technology from Securikett replaces conventional heat sealing with a ...
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0:43 min Milk, Sorting and collection
Packaging Tracking

Sun Chemical enables Aldi and Arla’s smart packaging for milk bottles to track recycling using Polytag’s UV tags

The eight-week trial uses specially developed ink on wrap-around labels to deliver unprecedented packaging lifecycle data and insights.
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