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K 2025

Southeast Asia: Powering plastics and global supply chains through innovation

Southeast Asia is a key player in global supply chains, especially in the plastics sector, with major developments on the horizon. The region is positioning itself at the intersection of resilience and innovation, especially in the automotive, bio-based materials and EV batteries sectors.

Jun 12, 2025

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K 2025

Revolutionising plastics recycling: EREMA Launches TwinPro for High-Quality Recycled Pellets

At K 2025, EREMA will expand its portfolio to include high-performance twin-screw extruder technology. The new TwinPro combines the...
Jun 9, 2025

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#business news

#collection and handling
World Environment Day

How the circular economy can help beat plastic pollution

On this year’s World Environment Day, observed on June 5th, the global community is uniting under the powerful theme: Beat Plastic...
Jun 5, 2025

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#bio-based

#circular economy
K 2025

How do we communicate the value of sustainability through colour, materials and finished in plastics?

An assessment by Chris Lefteri, internationally recognised expert in the field of material design and organiser of the guided tours at K...
Jun 5, 2025

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#bio plastic

#bio-based
Plastic Waste

Bollegraaf helps AGIR AG to achieve PET bottle-to-bottle recycling in Switzerland

The Bollegraaf Group, a leader in recycling technologies, has completed the construction of the largest PET sorting facility in the Swiss...
Jun 3, 2025

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#circular economy

#plastic waste
K - The international trade fair for innovations in the plastics and rubber industry

VDMA “The Power of Plastics Forum” at K 2025

The machinery and equipment manufacturers’ association will again present itself with a special area and extensive programme on the outdoor...
May 28, 2025

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#event
Recycled Plastic in Construction

Sahadat Hossain: "With plastic roads we can pave the way for a more sustainable future."

Dr Sahadat Hossain's main drivers are mitigating environmental harm and safeguarding public health. He is a professor of civil engineering...
May 27, 2025

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#business talk

#circular economy

AI

Greyparrot marks breakthrough in recycling and industry collaboration

Over the past month, Greyparrot, a leader in AI waste analytics, has announced several major developments in plastic recycling innovation....
May 22, 2025

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#artificial intelligence

#business news
Recycled Plastic in Construction

GreenMantra's Domenic Di Mondo: "We transform waste plastics into high-performance specialty polymers and additives"

The construction industry has great potential to become green(er). One way is to use recycled plastics in building materials. Canadian...
May 22, 2025

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#business talk

#chemical recycling
Using recycled plastic in the building industry

Sustainable construction: From niche to norm

Innovative minds are coming up with extraordinary ideas to deal with the plastic waste generated each and every day. Using recycled plastic...
May 15, 2025

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#chemical recycling

#circular economy
Recycled Plastics

Sirmax champions innovation with new focus on electrical & electronics sector

As global demand rises for cutting-edge, sustainable solutions in the electrical and electronics sector, Sirmax Group is stepping up with a...
May 14, 2025

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#business news

#plastic waste
Plastic Waste

Doğa PET takes PET recycling quality to new level using TOMRA

Doğa PET, a forward-thinking subsidiary of Doğa Holding, is revolutionizing PET recycling in Türkiye using TOMRA Recycling’s sensor-based...
Apr 30, 2025

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#artificial intelligence

#business news
Artificial Intelligence according to Pellenc ST

Increased circularity through improved sorting performance

Last year, Pellenc ST launched its first artificial intelligence solutions for PE stream cleaning and complex paper/cardboard separation....
Apr 11, 2025

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#artificial intelligence

#business news
Plastic Recycling

STADLER celebrates opening of Republic Services' second Polymer Center in Indianapolis

STADLER Anlagenbau has completed the design and installation of the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, the...
Apr 3, 2025

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#business news

#collection and handling
Plastic Recycling

Former coal storage transformed into sustainable plastic processing facility

Beckum Kunststoffrecycling GmbH produces secondary raw materials from plastic with the help of STEINERT sorting technology.
Mar 27, 2025

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#business news

#plastic waste
Plastic Recycling

Large containers, minimal impact: IBC recycling at Dansk Emballage in Denmark

Dansk Emballage, a Danish company based in Vamdrup, specializes in collecting and reprocessing Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). The...
Mar 27, 2025

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#business news

#collection and handling
Plastic Waste

Scaling Up: EREMA responds to growing demand for large-scale PET recycling

The demand for high-performance bottle-to-bottle recycling solutions is growing worldwide. In view of this trend, the specifications for...
Mar 20, 2025

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#business news

#collection and handling
Waste to Energy

The ISWA approach: A global framework for change

At the WtE Beacon conference in Stockholm, Sweden, ISWA’s Björn Appelqvist highlighted the urgent need for sustainable waste management...
Mar 6, 2025

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#circular economy

#climate change
Italian company closed 2024 on a positive note

Sirmax expands operations in India

Sirmax Group, a leader in producing thermoplastic granules for diverse industries including automotive, household appliances, electrical...
Feb 24, 2025

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#business news

#collection and handling
Plastic Recycling

The future of recycled material availability: Challenges and opportunities to 2030

A new study shows a potential shortage of recycled plastic material by 2030. Read on for the reasons and the call to action from the...
Feb 24, 2025

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#chemical recycling

#circular economy
Plastic Waste

France leads the charge in chemical recycling with €500 million scheme

The EU approves a major investment programme for the chemical recycling of plastic waste. France aims to position itself as a leader in...
Feb 12, 2025

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#chemical recycling

#circular economy
Italian company among best workplaces

Sirmax: A workplace where people thrive

Sirmax has been recognised as one of the best places to work with its second Great Place to Work certification - the company has earned...
Jan 30, 2025

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#business news

#people and companies

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