California’s revised 2026-2027 budget proposal allocates more than $200 million to beverage container recycling programs, including PET recycling support, CRV infrastructure upgrades, and expanded redemption access.
Andritz will present sustainable nonwovens production, diaper recycling systems, lyocell technologies, and digital textile manufacturing solutions at INDEX 26.
Loop Industries has reached an agreement to acquire a strategic site in Gujarat, India, for its Infinite Loop™ recycling facility. The project will convert textile waste into virgin-quality recycled PET resin while supporting India’s growing circular economy and sustainable manufacturing sector.
A German research project called SpectralAIge is using spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to assess the degradation of recycled plastics after multiple recovery cycles, helping improve product quality and circular economy efficiency.
Niagara Bottling has acquired and restarted a major California recycling facility to boost recycled PET production and strengthen its bottle-to-bottle manufacturing strategy in the United States.
Plastic Energy, the UK-based chemical recycling company behind the TAC process, has entered administration due to liquidity issues. Its Spanish subsidiaries and recycling plants in Seville and Almería remain operational while administrators seek buyers for key assets and patents.
BoReTech is expanding its recycling ambitions as European demand for sustainable plastic recovery technologies grows. The company’s new tray processing system, higher recovery rates, and certification plans could support future partnerships across the European packaging sector.
Swire Coca-Cola’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights expanded use of 100% recycled PET bottles, lightweight packaging initiatives and the development of Hong Kong’s first local bottle-to-bottle recycling loop. The company says 99.5% of its primary packaging is now technically recyclable by weight as it works toward its 2025 sustainability targets.
HyperBarrier is an innovative packaging technology designed to improve recyclability while reducing plastic usage. Developed for paper-based flexible packaging, it delivers superior oxygen, moisture, and oil barrier protection, helping industries create sustainable and high-performance packaging solutions for the future.
