Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT launch a smart pyrolysis recycling pilot plant converting rigid polyurethane foam waste into high-purity aniline for low-carbon MDI production.
The global PET bottle recycling market is entering a rapid expansion phase driven by circular packaging policies, rising plastic consumption, and strong corporate sustainability commitments. Production of recycled PET is projected to reach 81.44 million tons by 2033.
The Europe plastic recycling crisis continues to reshape the industry as Repeats Northern Europe collapses in the Netherlands. Rising energy costs, falling demand for recycled materials, and pressure from cheaper imports are forcing major recyclers to shut down operations.
The Europe recycled material petition is gaining support from major recycling associations demanding that EU authorities protect European recycling capacity from low-cost imports and strengthen traceability rules for recycled plastics.
Amcor and DCM introduce recycle-ready fertilizer packaging made from mono-polyethylene with 35% recycled content, reducing carbon emissions while supporting Europe’s circular economy goals.
A new Ecosurety and RECOUP white paper warns that the UK plastic packaging recycling system is approaching a critical tipping point, urging immediate policy action.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are advancing solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics, offering a promising method to recover polypropylene and polyethylene that usually end up in landfills.
Innovia Films launches P2G recyclable BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging. The innovation improves shelf life, reduces food waste and supports EU PPWR recycling standards.
A groundbreaking study by Ghent University reveals that PLA bioplastic posing zero threat to PET bottle recycling efficiency, with contamination levels remaining well below critical industrial safety thresholds.
