RecyClass launches first-ever certification focused on traceability for plastic sorting processes

RecyClass officially released its Sorting Process Certification, introducing a pioneering framework that meets the input requirements for food-contact recycled plastics in line with Regulation (EU) Nº 2022/1616. Starting in early 2026, sorting centres and downstream waste traders involved in preparing waste for plastic recycling processes will have the opportunity to apply

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Axium Packaging celebrates opening of New Brampton, Ontario plant

Axium Packaging, a packaging manufacturer for multinational consumer product companies, is celebrating the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Brampton, Ontario. The 227,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is the third Ontario location for Axium, which was founded in the province in 2010. The new Brampton facility positions Axium to deliver faster, more

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Natural Mineral Waters Europe and UNESDA launch the DRS Playbook: A practical guide to building new and effective Deposit Return Schemes across Europe

Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe proudly launch the ‘DRS Playbook: Everything you need to know about developing, financing and operating Deposit Return Schemes. This comprehensive guide, commissioned by OLHC Consultants, is designed to support the implementation of effective Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) across Europe. This Playbook

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RecyClass certifies over half of Europe’s plastic recycling capacity

Traceability of plastic waste gains traction amid legislative targets – Covering 60% of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity, the RecyClass Recycling Process Certification has become the leading certification scheme for plastics traceability across the region in only three years since its launch. ‘The continued growth of this certification scheme is a

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Plastipak and Clean Tech featured in Plastic Industry Association’s Recycling Is Real campaign

Plastipak and it’s recycling affiliate, Clean Tech, have announced their participation in the Plastic Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) latest advocacy campaign, Recycling Is Real, dedicated to illustrating and promoting how plastics are recycled – including the bottle-to-bottle recycling that happens every day at Plastipak and Clean Tech. Recycling Is Real provides content

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Alternative materials for beverage containers

With the LinaFlex eSync, Krones is rethinking the layout of canning lines – continuous single-lane transport replaces wide mass conveyors. The demands on packaging solutions are constantly changing – driven by regulatory requirements and a growing environmental awareness among consumers. As part of its research and development activity, Krones has devoted

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Sustainable turnkey injection moulding solutions

Shibaura Machine, Hall 15 – Booth B21 Shibaura Machine will present its next-generation injection moulding the EC-SXIII All-Electric series and the S-GenXt Hydraulic series. It is a newly developed line of auxiliary equipment, providing plastics manufacturers with comprehensive, turnkey solutions for cost-effective and efficient production. Completing the ecosystem is the Industrial

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