STRAPPING BANDS

Industry initiative aims to obtain PPWR exemptions

TRINSEO

Launch of rPS for food-contact applications

FOOD PACKAGING

EU industry steps closer to circularity / Circular FoodPack project tackles challenges in PE flexible packaging recycling

MEDICAL PACKAGING

European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers announces initiative to recycle pharmaceutical blister packs

EVENTS

Circular economy convention set to kick off spring season

PVC RECYCLING

Plasticiser-free recyclates from post-consumer flooring / EU project paves way for commercial scale-up

VERSALIS / FLO

First rPS vending cup to be launched this year / Partners validate supply chain

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Toing and froing about life-cycle assessment is not enough – Fraunhofer study / PIE talks to Umsicht's Jürgen Bertling

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING

Audi, Mercedes-Benz incorporate more recycled material in serial production / Chemical reclaim of plastics waste from cars project

PLASTIC PACKAGING

Fraunhofer study says plastic crates more sustainable than throwaway cardboard

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Embedding circularity could significantly cut virgin material extraction / Circle Economy-Deloitte report identifies 16 solutions across four global systems

RECYCLING

Value chain links seek to boost recyclate supply / RecyClass approved materials unveiled / Advances for range of reclaimed resins

BIOPLASTICS

Demand drives innovation / Products include TPEs, compostable packaging films, coatings / Search for resin for music records

POLYSTYRENELOOP

German EPS converters rescue Terneuzen recycling plant from insolvency / Plant to restart soon

PLASTICS PACKAGING

Fraunhofer study: Comparison of reusable plastic systems with single-use alternatives / Recycled content required for production

RESEARCH

OrangeOil project to boost bioplastics production / Calls for more companies to get involved

POLYSTYRENELOOP

European EPS recycling initiative announces bankruptcy / Soaring energy costs bury scheme

INTERVIEW

Packaging Technology professor Sven Sängerlaub talks about trends in the sector, problems caused by the increasing use of recyclate, CO2 taxes, and the present situation with qualified staff

RESEARCH

Recyclate material use in white goods / Feasibility study by Fraunhofer Institute

RESEARCH

European Recotrans project ends, produces new applications / Use of microwaves to obtain recyclable composites for the transport industry

SABIC

Strong rebound in Q2 / Good strides for sales, earnings / Improvement expected in 2021

LOGISTICS

Transport chaos is hurting economic growth / When will the price rally finally end?

FACE MASK RECYCLING

Pilot project by Sabic, P&G, Fraunhofer for closed-loop recycling of single-use masks

COSMETICS PACKAGING

Beauty enhances the environment – increasing use of recyclate / Development of industry standard / Safety requirements unclear

PLASTICS RESEARCH

Launch of “Bio2Bottle” / Joint development of bio-based plastics for cleaning agent bottles