plastics recovery

recovery of plastics

The upcoming PETCORE EUROPE 2026 Annual Conference in Rome

“The PET value chain vs full circularity, in partnership with ICIS” offers a unique opportunity to discuss the most relevant matters that the PET value chain is facing – both now, and in the years to...

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GreenDot integrates Italian specialist-compounder Forplast, expanding its quality mechanical recycling offering

GreenDot reports expansion of its capabilities and business footprint by welcoming Forplast, a quality compounder of rHDPE bottle-to-bottle and rPP, to the Group.This transaction strengthens...

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Issue 06/2025 Significantly higher recycling rates

New sorting plant in Croatia sets standards for recycling lightweight packaging

Using state-of-the-art technology and a tailor-made plant concept, Hamburger Recycling has commissioned a highly efficient sorting plant for lightweight packaging in Sveta Helena. The compact plant was designed and assembled by Entsorgungstechnik BAVARIA GmbH and represents a milestone for the recycling industry in Croatia.

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Issue 06/2025 Expandable polystyrene with recycled fraction

NexKemia Expands EPS Production Capabilities with ZSK Twin Screw Extruders to Incorporate Recyclates

NexKemia Petrochemicals Inc has relied on ZSK twin screw extruders from Coperion since 2020. Focusing on innovative manufacturing processes and sustainability, NexKemia provides products for the packaging industry and as well as for building insulation.

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Forum Plastic Recyclates on March 25-26, 2026, Darmstadt/Germany

New European regulations aim to increase the use of recycled materials in plastic products and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. At the same time, the shortage of single-type plastic...

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Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH achieves ISCC PLUS certification and strengthens transparent circular economy

Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH is now certified according to ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification). This internationally recognised standard is one of the leading systems for the...

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Establishing the tray-to-tray recycling market

Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognized approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging...

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EREMA Group partners with Australian technology pioneer BlockTexx®

At K show in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, EREMA Group announced a strategic investment in clean technology company BlockTexx®. The Australian pioneer has...

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Pioneering circularity in plastic film recycling: How AB Plasta and TOMRA are setting new standards in the Baltics

AB Plasta, part of the CEDO Group and one of Central Europe’s leading film recyclers, has successfully implemented an advanced flexible film recycling line in collaboration with TOMRA Recycling. By...

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PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference 2026

The PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference 2026 registration is open NOW and Early Birds Fee will be valid ONLY until 31 October 2025 . Next year’s event takes place in Rome from 5 to 6 February 2026 and...

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