First Origin PET caps in stores with Power Hydration pilot launch

Origin Materials, Inc. announced the first Origin PET caps in stores. Origin partnered with Power Hydration, a new alkaline beverage brand, for the initial release of the first-of-its-kind product in select California stores, featuring a recyclable bottle and cap. Origin CEO John Bissell commented on Aug 14: “We’re excited to announce

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Turkey unveils Roadmap for Single Use Plastics, Marine Litter and Microplastics

Turkey has unveiled a comprehensive “Roadmap on Single-Use Plastics, Marine Litter and Microplastics”, laying out a strategy to reduce disposable plastics, strengthen recycling systems, and bring national waste policy into line with European Union standards. The action plan, announced by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, combines legislative reforms

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Advanced Recycling Conference 2025

The Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2025 will take place 19–20 November 2025 in Cologne, Germany, with both in-person and online participation options available. The EU’s ambitious recycling targets, industry commitments, and consumer demand are putting intense pressure on the recycling sector. While large volumes of waste remain unrecycled, there is growing

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Performance-oriented approach

SACMI Hall C5 – Booth 400 SACMI to showcase complete cap and preform manufacturing solutions SACMI will present a complete, high-capacity cap manufacturing line and its new IPS 400D preform injection press, focusing on first-rate productivity and total system integration, artificial vision and process control. A series of theme-based showcases will

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Caps for circularity

Bericap Hall C6 – Booth 579 User-friendliness meets environmental performance How can sustainability and ease of use be effectively combined in closure systems? This is what the trade fair appearance of Bericap is all about. The manufacturer of plastic and aluminium closures is presenting its comprehensive portfolio in Munich. This year’s

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Quality control and productivity improvement

Agr International Hall C6 – Booth 521 Laboratory automation, precision bottle measurement and innovations in automated blowmoulder control At drinktec, Agr will showcase its latest innovations in quality management and process control for beverage containers. With nearly a century of industry leadership, Agr supports producers in meeting rising quality standards –

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Interaction of all components within a line

Krones various booths in Hall B6 and C6 Krones focuses on intelligent line integration to cut costs, save resources, and improve process safety. Resources are becoming scarcer, markets more agile, and processes increasingly complex. In this dynamic environment, integrated systems that connect technology, data, and artificial intelligence play an increasingly important

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