36 EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 05/25 www.petpla.net Advancing sustainability in plastics applications Avient exhibited a range of new products and technologies for advancing sustainability in plastics applications. The Cesa Unify A4R Polyolefin Compatibiliser is an additive for the use of recycled polyolefins. This technology addresses the challenges associated with recycling incompatible polymers like PP and PE by forming a homogenous polymer mixture, increasing mechanical properties, and bridging the gap between virgin and recycled polymers. Asolution that enables industry players to incorporate higher quantities of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in polyolefin applications, promoting circularity and sustainability. In addition, the Cesa Nox A4R additive was presented. This solution is intended to improve the recycling process and increase the quality of the recycled materials. These additives are specifically formulated to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions during the recycling of polyolefins, thereby lowering the environmental impact of the recycling process. Cesa Nox A4R additives improve the colour and odour of recycled materials but also enhance their mechanical properties, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. By incorporating these additives, manufacturers can achieve higher levels of sustainability and compliance with environmental regulations, while maintaining the performance and quality of their products. Finally, Avient exhibited a new digital tool, the PCR Colour Prediction Service. This tool should help to illustrate the colour possibilities or limitations of certain types of PCR plastics to help manufacturers reduce waste, minimise production costs, and accelerate time-to-market. www.avient.com PAGEV, the Turkish implementer of the international Operation Clean Sweep The Turkish Plastics Industry Association (PAGEV) continues its sustainability efforts with Operation Clean Sweep (OCS). This program was developed to help prevent plastic resin loss to the environment and support industry in the responsible handling of plastic resin materials. Operation Clean Sweep is an international certification programme designed to reduce unintentional loss of plastic granules, powders, and flakes - materials classified as microplastics by the European Union and restricted under multiple regulations. The programme aims to prevent their release into the environment, raise awareness, and promote best practises across manufacturing facilities, storage sites, and logistics operation. In Turkey, PAGEV is the official representative and coordinator of this programme. OCS Turkey certification programme establishes a set of procedures that facilities can implement to minimise and prevent the loss of granules powders and flakes. Companies can apply for this certification and must sign the OCS pledge and undergo an external audit to verify the implementation of preventive procedures. The programme is applicable to all companies in Turkey that handle granules powders and flakes within the plastics value chain including rawmaterial producers (virgin plastic or compounds) and storage facilities, manufacturers, recyclers, warehouses and logistic companies. PAGEV provides comprehensive support to industry companies including training, documentation and guidance on best practise. The European Commission has identified OCS as an example of an acceptable certification programme. www.pagev.org
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