plastics recovery

recovery of plastics

UNTHA presents the new MR series

With the new MR series, UNTHA is expanding its product portfolio to include a particularly robust single-shaft universal shredder for the most demanding applications. The MR1800C PRO has been...

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UNTHA drives innovation in plastics recycling

The 30th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen provided UNTHA with an ideal platform for professional discussions on innovative shredding solutions and the efficient processing of plastics. With the MR 1800C PRO...

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PETCORE EUROPE launched a Call for Papers on Innovation within the PETCORE EUROPE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2027 in partnership with ICIS

During the two-days event a session will be hosted allowing Industry to present their innovative projects. This initiative aims to highlight pioneering solutions accelerating the implementation of PET...

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PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference 2027

The PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference 2027 will take place on 10 and 11 February in Rome/Italy.Register today and take advantage of Early Bird RatesDon’t miss our in-person, two-day conference in...

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Issue 05/2026 From risk factor to sales booster 

How brands build trust in recycled materials

In the circular economy, a significant gap remains between environmental ideals and concerns about hygiene: Research proves that consumers become less willing to purchase products when they are packaged in recycled plastic. The Plastic is Fantastic Association (PiFA) addresses this “recycling paradox” with fact-based public education.

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Messe Düsseldorf strengthens its trade fair portfolio for plastics & rubber in India

PMMAI and Messe Düsseldorf India join forces to co-organize PLASTFOCUS from 2027

K – The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber – is further strengthening its international portfolio in India, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies: Messe Düsseldorf...

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Interzero publishes new “resources SAVED” data

Fraunhofer UMSICHT study highlights environmental benefits – and challenges in packaging recycling

Interzero, one of Europe’s leading private circular economy service providers and specialists in plastics recycling, saved more than 7.2 million t of primary resources in Germany, Austria, Poland,...

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Recupac and Lindner demonstrate a successful path forward

New regulations in Chile, Colombia and, most recently, Brazil are introducing mandatory recycling and extended producer responsibility targets, reshaping the economics of the plastics industry across...

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Issue 04/2026 “It’s important that STADLER remains innovative”

Interview with Julia Stadler, Co-CEO of STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH

Julia Stadler is part of the eighth generation of the family-run business STADLER, which designs and builds sorting plants for the recycling industry worldwide. Together with her father, Willi Stadler, she is Co-Managing Director of this long-established company.

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Issue 04/2026 K 2028 Advisory Board begins preparations for the world’s leading trade fair

Dr Axel von Wiedersperg elected as new chairman

The inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board has marked the start of preparations for K 2028. The world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 to 25 October 2028.

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