plastics recovery

recovery of plastics

Issue 03/2023 Competitive edge

Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin

Production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest technological advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply...

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TOMRA and Plastretur sign Joint Venture to create Norway’s first dedicated sorting plant to enable circularity of plastic packaging

The global sustainable technology company TOMRA has signed a majority ownership agreement with Plastretur, the Norwegian producer responsibility organization responsible for recycling plastic...

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Technology show at EREMA's Discovery Day and opening of the new R&D Centre

When plastics recycling machine manufacturer EREMA hosts Discovery Day, the company's headquarters becomes the meeting place for the biggest names in the plastics and recycling industry. On the 1st of...

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Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for inexpensive, high-quality carbon fiber

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, has developed a new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds together with the National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu...

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LyondellBasell and KIRKBI invest in APK to develop recycling technology

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the global leaders in the chemical industry and KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO® brand, announced they have signed an...

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Better recycling of plastic packaging: new process extracts fragrances

What doesn't smell good is hard to recycle. This simple rule also applies to the growing volume of plastic waste worldwide. One way to recycle it in an environmentally compatible and climate-friendly...

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Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 announced in Amsterdam

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 were announced at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. The seven category winners exemplify the advances in the circular use of...

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RE-cycleo: a unique 3D printed part recycling program starting from the first unit

Sculpteo, one of the leaders in 3D printing – having unveiled last November the 8th edition of the “State of 3D Printing” on the topic of 3D printing to support companies in sustainability – offers to...

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Vecoplan to inform visitors about the treatment of plastic waste at European trade fairs: “Purpose driven on recycling”

Vecoplan will present its shredding, storage and conveying solutions at the PRS, Plastpol and Equiplast international recycling trade fairs in May and June. These solutions enable different materials...

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The secret of accurate commissioning and timely project delivery

The pursuit of a circular economy to address the global waste issue is driving a growth of the recycling industry and an increasing complexity in its demands. Environmental services providers and...

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