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Aldi has introduced 100% recycled plastic (rPet) in some of its own-brand washing up liquid bottles. The move, which applies to its standard Magnum washing up liquid, as well as its Antibacterial and 1 litre Magnum Classic variants – excluding the caps and labels – is rolling out into stores nationwide.
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The Alpla Group and Re-Purpose have announced a strategic partnership that will advance sustainable packaging solutions and strengthen the feedstock value chain of Alpla’s very first PET recycling facility in Africa. Alpla is investing 60 million euros in the construction of a state-of-the-art recycling plant in Ballito in the South African
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Cooperation between Lindner Washtech and Erema delivers consistent quality in post-consumer recycling. How to achieve consistent recycled pellet quality in plastics recycling by exchanging data between the extruder and washing system, and how intelligent energy management reduces costs, was revealed at IFAT in Munich by the Erema Group and Lindner. This
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With three important improvements KHS has qualified its modular Innofill PET DRV filler for faster and even more effective filling of still and carbonated beverages into PET bottles with the usual reliable standard of quality – even under extreme conditions. Normally used with a stretch blow moulder in a duo block
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Digitalisation has been an integral part of the Engel portfolio strategy for many years. A wide selection of digital products inside the machine and on a flexible online production portal are already providing benefits to users in terms of costs, quality and energy consumption. Beyond optimising production, digital solutions help Engel
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Dear readers, Today, on the occasion of our anniversary, I would like to thank all those who have made PETplanet Insider what it is today, namely an integral part of the PET industry. In addition to the team and our many other supporters, I would also like to pay particular tribute
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based on an article by Dr Frank Welle, The Facts about PET PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) was first developed for use in synthetic fibres by British Calico Printers in 1941.* The patent rights were then sold to Dupont and ICI who in turn sold regional rights to many other companies. Although originally
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Advanced recycling on the rise Advanced recycling technologies are developing at a fast pace, with new players constantly appearing on the market, from start-ups to chemistry giants and everything in-between. New plants are being built, new capacities are being achieved, and new partnerships are being established. With all these dynamic developments,
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The PET recycling process starts with the arrival of the material (i.e. PET bales) to the recycling facility, where it is shredded and washed, producing flakes. Flakes can be either directly commercialised by recyclers (for applications such as packaging) or be sent to extrusion into pellets. The first point of the
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Interview with Chris DeArmitt, President at Phantom Plastics, by Kay Barton PETplanet: How long have you been interested in plastics and what is your personal story here? And was there a trigger to take action against false reports about plastics with facts? Chris DeArmitt: I have a PhD in chemistry and
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by Chris DeArmitt Thirst – it can drive you to drink!. In fact, when it comes to survival, we need hydration more than we need food. When at home, we can take satisfy our thirst with tap water, but when we’re on the go, we need other options, but which one
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