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.
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.
Avantium will sell the intellectual property behind its Ray Technology® platform to UPM in a €2.7 million transaction, marking a strategic shift toward its FDCA and PEF renewable polymer business.
CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly introduced a biodegradable reusable paper towel made with amorphous PHA technology, designed to reduce microplastics while improving durability and sustainability.
Alliance Fibres is strengthening India’s circular textile economy by launching textile-to-textile recycled polyester staple fibres and filament yarns using pre- and post-consumer textile waste while expanding its sustainable manufacturing capabilities in Gujarat.
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.
Recycled Plastic Revolution: Why Industry Must Act Without Delay Plastic waste is no longer simply an environmental burden to be managed at the end of a product’s life cycle. Increasingly, it has become a valuable resource that industries can and should reintegrate into production systems. Across the globe, verified reporting from major outlets such as…
Sidel’s new laser-heated edible oil bottle reduces plastic usage by 20% while maintaining durability and performance. The innovation reflects growing industry efforts toward sustainable and efficient packaging solutions.
AIMPLAS presents its latest innovations in mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic recycling at PRS Europe 2026, demonstrating how advanced technologies can transform complex plastic waste into high-value materials and support the transition to a circular economy.
