1:53 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Recycled plastics, PET recycling systems
Statement

Plastics Europe: Reaction to European Parliament Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation vote

Accelerating the transition of the European plastics system to circularity and net zero requires a policy and regulatory framework that drives the demand for circular feedstocks, boosts investments in recycling technologies and stimulates the development of recyclable products. ...
1:20 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Complete PET recycling plants, Plastic recycling systems
Statement

PPWR: IK disappointed by short-sighted discrimination against plastics and missed opportunities in climate protection

Following the vote on amendments to the EU Packaging Regulation in the European Parliament, the IK is disappointed with the short-sighted decisions. Manufacturers of plastic packaging are warning of an undermining of the ecological targets through special rules for plastic packaging ...
2:34 min Facts & Figures, Recycled plastics
New data

ALPLA: Recycled plastic reduces carbon consumption by up to 87 per cent

Recycling works: plastic packaging specialist ALPLA operates state-of-the-art plants ...
2:51 min Food, Bottle development and design
PET ketchup bottle

Orkla boosts ketchup production with Sidel’s ultra-clean ambient Combi technology

By moving to a new PET packaging design and in-house blowing with Sidel’s integrated ...
1:49 min Caps & Closures
Cap design

Kraft Heinz introduces first fully recyclable ketchup cap with help from Berry Global

The launch by Kraft Heinz Company of its first fully recyclable cap for its ...
1:40 min Sorting and collection
PET recycling

New PET sorting system in Frauenfeld relies on artificial intelligence

PET beverage bottles have been sorted at Müller Recycling AG in Frauenfeld for over ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...