PETnews 6 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 07+08/25 www.petpla.net Plastics Recycling Show Asia announces new Shanghai location for 2026 In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback – and to further expand the event’s regional reach – the organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Asia (PRS Asia) has announced that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from November 3–5, 2026. The move to Shanghai, one of Asia’s most dynamic industrial and innovation hubs, is intended to enable even broader participation from key players in the plastics recycling sector across China and Southeast Asia. Organised by Crain Communications and Min Metals and supported by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) and the China Polyurethane Industry Association (CPUIA), PRS Asia brings together professionals from every part of the plastics recycling value chain – from machinery and equipment suppliers to recyclers, raw material suppliers, brand owners, government representatives and NGOs. The free-to-attend exhibition and conference provide a platform to showcase innovation, share best practice, connect with industry leaders and explore new business opportunities in plastics recycling. PRS events are held around the globe in Europe (Amsterdam), Middle East & Africa (Dubai) and India (Mumbai). www.prseventasia.com drinktec on a three-year cycle Even before the doors of drinktec 2025 open, trade fair organiser Yontex has already announced the date for the next edition: from September 11 to 15, 2028, the Munich exhibition grounds will once again become the global hub of the beverage and liquid food industry. With this change, drinktec is moving away from its previous four-year cycle. Figures from VDMA, the conceptual sponsor of drinktec, clearly show that the industry remains on a growth trajectory. By 2028, market research institute Euromonitor forecasts global growth of 15.8 per cent for soft drinks and 7.8 per cent for alcoholic beverages, based on 2024 figures. The Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa, and Latin America regions are among those expected to see the highest growth rates. Global megatrends such as connectivity, the circular economy, and hyper-personalisation are claimed to accelerate the industry’s pace of innovation. As a result, investment cycles are becoming shorter. “Yontex is closely following these developments and is continuously evolving its portfolio. We are in close dialogue with our stakeholders, who have fully confirmed our assessment. By rescheduling drinktec to 2028, we are laying the foundation to provide the beverage and liquid food industry with the optimal platform,” explains Rolf Keller, Managing Director of Yontex. www.yontex.com RecyClass validates Avantium’s PET/PEF multilayer bottle as fully recyclable in PET stream Avantium N.V. announced that its PET/PEF multilayer bottle has been recognised as fully compatible with the PET recycling stream following an evaluation by RecyClass, the European non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing plastics circularity. Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf, can be used in fully plant-based monolayer PEF bottles, but is also claimed to have advantages in combination with PET. For example, PEF can be used in multilayer PET bottles as a barrier material when the required shelf life cannot be guaranteed by a single layer of PET. The RecyClass PET Technical Committee evaluated Avantium’s PET/PEF multilayer bottle – containing 10% PEF releaf RP90N – through lab tests by PTI Europe and Plastics Forming Enterprises. Results confirmed full compatibility with PET recycling stream under the conditions outlined in the RecyClass Approval Letter. RecyClass collaborates with the US-based Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) to harmonise recyclability recommendations and testing procedures. Avantium’s PEF received APR Critical Guidance Recognition in 2023. With both approvals, brand owners can confidently adopt PEF as a recyclable barrier layer. Additionally, RecyClass validation supports favourable acceptance by national producer responsibility organisations (PROs), which oversee compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and determine packagingrelated EPR fees. EPR is a policy mechanism that requires producers to, amongst others, pay fees based on recyclability and environmental impact. www.avantium.com
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