Sustainability & Recycling

Plastlit and Gneuss Unite to Revolutionize Food Grade Polystyrene Recycling in LATAM With more than 55 years of expertise in Ecuador and South America, PLASTLIT S.A. started out in the food sector with flexible packaging before branching…
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“Industry Needs a Clear 2040 Vision” — Paving the Way for Global Climate Action The European Commission’s recent proposal for a binding 2040 climate target has sent a strong signal about the EU’s continued commitment to climate protection…
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Less Red Tape, More Impact — Keeping the Omnibus Package Practical for Sustainable Industry The negotiations in Brussels on the omnibus package for sustainability mark an important crossroads for Europe’s industrial competitiveness.…
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Evonik Goes Eco-Friendly with Paper Bags for MetAMINO to Reduce Emissions Evonik removes plastic film layer in 25-kilogram bags for MetAMINO The new packaging helps conserve resources, facilitates recycling, and reduces CO2…
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Lindner Washtech and EREMA Boost Plastics Recycling Performance Through Process Optimisation Lindner Holding and the EREMA Group, two family-run businesses in Austria, established BLUEONE Solutions as a joint venture in August 2023. From…
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Consumer Awareness of Packaging Recycling Lags Behind EPR Regulations Finds Research New research 1 from Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials to reduce plastic pollution and improve…
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Clariant Expands AddWorks Line with PFAS-Free Aids for Circular Packaging Goals New AddWorks PPA product line offers PFAS-free alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids Innovative formulations deliver…
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UBQ Unveils Plastic Substitute That Balances Sustainability and Price Stability The innovative materials company UBQ Materials unveiled UBQ Masterbatch a new product portfolio set to transform manufacturing and supply chains. As U.S.…
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Coveris France Achieves Major Growth in PCR-Based Packaging Solutions With a notable rise in the purchasing of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) for its industrial, consumer (beverage), and transport film products, Coveris…
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Solar Industry Adopts Covestro PU Frames for 3 GW in Module Shipments Covestro is glad to announce that sales of photovoltaic (PV) modules with frames developed with its polyurethane (PU) composites technology have topped 3 gigawatts. This…
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