Italy’s plastic recycling chain is facing growing pressure. Utilitalia warns that excessive plastic waste stocks and saturated recycling outlets could disrupt collection services and threaten circular economy targets unless urgent action is taken.
Freepoint Eco-Systems has suspended operations at its plastic pyrolysis facility in Hebron, Ohio, after multiple environmental violations and ongoing regulatory scrutiny from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The decision reignites debate over the environmental impact and future of advanced plastic recycling technologies.
Carbios has revised the timeline for its flagship PET biorecycling project in China, pushing the plant’s expected startup to H1 2028. Despite the delay, the partnership with Wankai New Materials continues to advance, supported by ongoing technical development work and a strong cash position.
GRDF is strengthening its commitment to sustainable fleet management by extending its partnership with The Future is NEUTRAL. The renewed agreement will support the collection, reuse, recycling, and recovery of approximately 650 end-of-life vehicles annually while advancing circular economy objectives.
Toyota Motor Europe has awarded LYB for its work in transforming discarded fishing nets into high-performance recycled automotive plastics. The collaboration highlights how circular materials can help reduce waste while meeting the demanding standards of modern vehicle production.
GR3N has closed a €15.5 million Series B round led by 360 Capital to expand its patented PET chemical recycling technology. The funding will support the development of a large-scale recycling facility in Spain capable of processing 40,000 tons of PET waste annually.
Chemco Group has secured FSSAI approval to manufacture food-grade recycled PET (rPET) resin for food-contact packaging applications. The milestone strengthens India’s circular economy efforts and supports rising demand for compliant recycled packaging materials.
Pirelli North America and Bolder Industries are advancing circular manufacturing through a new tire-to-tire recycling program that converts scrap tires into recovered carbon black for use in new tire production.
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