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Revolutionary EU Vehicle Recycling Rules Force Automakers to Ditch Virgin Plastics
By PolyestertimePolyestertime August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Revolutionary EU Vehicle Recycling Rules Force Automakers to Ditch Virgin Plastics The European Union has officially entered a new era of industrial circularity. Entering into force on August 13, 2026, Regulation 2026/1738—commonly known as the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation—replaces two-decade-old directives to transform how cars are designed, maintained, dismantled, and recovered across the bloc. European…

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Packaging Regulations | Recycling | Sustainability

Powerful Plastics Reporting Framework Could Transform Packaging
By PolyestertimePolyestertime August 18, 2026August 17, 2026

A US-China research team proposes a four-pillar system for tracking plastics, chemicals and waste under the developing UN treaty.

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Recycling | Sustainability

Powerful Boost for Baler PET Recycling as Coca-Cola Partnership Grows
By PolyestertimePolyestertime August 14, 2026August 13, 2026

Baler is strengthening PET bottle collection across its 13 barangays with new collection bins and a baling machine provided through its partnership with CCEAP.

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Materials & Polymers | Packaging Technology | Sustainability

KHS Sustainable Packaging Delivers Breakthrough Gains at PACK EXPO
By PolyestertimePolyestertime August 12, 2026August 11, 2026

KHS USA will bring material-saving packs, recyclable PET barrier technology and digital production tools to PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.

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Plastics and Materials | Recycling | Sustainability

Daicel Launches Recycled POM Grades with 30% PCR
By PolyestertimePolyestertime July 23, 2026July 22, 2026

Daicel has introduced four DURACON POM grades containing 30% post-consumer recycled material, with standard, low-VOC, sliding and tough options for demanding engineering applications.

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automotive industry | Recycling | Sustainability

Pirelli-Led Tyre-to-Tyre Recycling Project Targets a Closed Material Loop
By PolyestertimePolyestertime July 23, 2026July 22, 2026

Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF have launched a European industrial project that converts end-of-life and manufacturing-scrap tyres into recovered carbon black, chemical feedstocks and synthetic rubber for new tyres.

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Recycling | Sustainability | Textile | textile recycling

Rieter Venture Targets Certified Recycled Yarns at Industrial Scale
By PolyestertimePolyestertime July 21, 2026July 20, 2026

Rieter, Säntis Textiles and Valvan are supporting Recycling Powerhouse, a Swiss venture designed to scale textile-to-textile recycling through standardized franchise facilities. Its first reference operation is planned for Qatar in early 2027.

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Sustainability | Textile Technology

ANDRITZ Expands End-to-End Bast Fiber Processing for Industrial Nonwovens – Polymer Price Trends
By PolyestertimePolyestertime July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

ANDRITZ combines bast fiber processing, airlay and carding technologies to help manufacturers turn hemp, flax, jute and other natural fibers into industrial nonwovens.

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Packaging Innovation | Recycling | Sustainability

Recyclable RFID Tags Gain RecyClass Approval for PET Bottles
By PolyestertimePolyestertime July 20, 2026July 19, 2026

Avery Dennison’s AD CleanFlake RFID tags have gained RecyClass approval, supporting PET bottle recycling and connected packaging across Europe.

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