41 EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 07+08/24 www.petpla.net Bottle-to-bottle recycling solutions and more Boretech highlighted its comprehensive PET bottle-to-bottle solutions including the latest advancements in equipment, engineering services, and recycl ing systems for rigid and film plastics. A key innovation featured was the upgraded ES process for PET bottle recycling. This process features an intensive washer that builds on the existing integrated module, enhancing washing efficiency whi le reducing overall equipment investment. The upgrade has also been designed to minimise the equipment’s footprint and to simplify inline process operations. Experimental comparisons have shown that the L values and b values of the washed rPET flakes remain within the original quality standards, says Boretech. In response to the growing interest in PET tray recycling, the company is developing an advanced washing process aimed at increasing the yield rate of tray recycling. Two functional units are currently undergoing lab-scale testing and have shown promising results. With the application for patents on centrifugal drying and intensive washing processes, Boretech is confident that the complete washing line will be unveiled in 2024. “While PET bottle recycling has reached saturation in regions like China and Japan, the use of PET trays is still substantial. However, due to some inherent characteristics, recycling trays can be challenging, though efforts are ongoing,” explained Alan Ou, Vice G.M. Product Director Boretech. Additionally, Boretech sees significant potential in the recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, such as multilayer flexible films and plastic textiles, through chemical recycling technology. The PRSE exhibi t ion exceeded Boretech’s expectations in terms of the number and quality of visitors. The company noted significant interest in its complete PET bottle washing solutions, particularly the newly promoted ES washing technology and equipment, but there were also numerous inquiries about recycling HDPE and PP, and PET trays. www.bo-re-tech.com Boretech’s booth at PRSE Recycled resins portfolio EcoBlue Limited, a pioneering recycling company based in Thailand, provides rPET, rHDPE, and rPP from post-consumer and industrial waste through mechanical recycling. Key products showcased at PRSE include Efsa and US FDA-approved recycled PET resins for food applications and US FDA-approved recycled PP and HDPE resins and other value added recycled resins. “The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in Europe has sparked significant interest in our Efsa approved recycled PET grades. The PPWR aims to reduce packaging waste and increase sustainable material use, advancing circular economy practices. Volatile market conditions last year decreased rPET demand in Europe, but PPWR regulations have revived interest, as seen at the PRSE. The EU’s mandatory recycled content targets prompted visitors to begin qualifying recycled PET for their products. We also saw a fair bit of interest in our rPP and rHDPE grades as not many recyclers are able to provide these resins with comparable quality,” said Kirtan Pandya, Business Development Manager at EcoBlue. “We understand customer needs and are investing in advanced production technologies and quality labs to ensure top-quality recycled resins for our customers.” The company collaborates with major brands globally. Sustainability is central to EcoBlue’s mission. The “People First” program, part of this commitment, empowers participants within the plastics collection community through special incentives, driving social and economic impact. Codes of conduct and regular audits ensure compliance with social and ethical standards. www.ecoblue.co.th F.l.t.r.: Kirtan Pandya, Business Development Manager, Ruchi Jain, Head of Marketing, Pranay Jain, Founder & CEO at EcoBlue
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