Author: Gabriele Kosmehl

At the PEF World Congress in Düsseldorf this October, Dr Ángel Puente, Senior Expert at the nova-Institut GmbH, presented on the topic “PEF – A circular bio-based plastic with improved properties and environmental performance.” As part of the EU-funded PEFerence project, Dr Puente is evaluating the environmental impact of polyethylene furanoate

Repi has introduced UV-R Remap 00561, a new UV protection additive engineered specifically for recycled PET. Designed to enhance UV resistance without compromising recyclability, this development aligns with RecyClass protocols, supporting sustainable packaging solutions. UV protection is critical for preserving the quality of products packaged in PET, as exposure to UV

The chemical industry plays a key role in plastics recycling, where advancing bottle-to-bottle recyclability for rPET is crucial to closing the loop on plastic waste. Sukano, known for its commitment to sustainable plastics solutions, will support the industry with new technologies to create a circular future for plastics. bottles is rising

Analytics and perspectives for material flow-adapted melt processing by Fraunhofer LBF The plastics industry is expected to come up with viable and practically implementable solutions that will significantly increase the share of recyclates, even in technically demanding applications.The main drivers are legal requirements at national (i.e. the German Closed Substance Cycle

Fractal graphene enhances PET bottles’ performance and sustainability HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., a leader in sustainable commercial manufacturer of graphene, has developed Fractal Graphene powder (FGA-1), which aims to improve the performance and sustainability of PET bottles at an ultra-low loading. Tests conducted at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in

PET Solutions, which is part of the Pegaso Industries group, provides advanced technologies for the PET and rPET industry. It states that its range of products, including dryers, hoppers, dosing units, mould dryers, and conveyor belts, offer efficient, sustainable recycling solutions. The combination of advanced technologies, such as the DRV continuous

Mission PET and Next Generation Recycling GmbH collaborate on LSP PET recycling in food and non-food applications Mission PET and Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR) have announced the application of NGR’s Liquid State Polycondensation (LSP) technology in upcycling off-specification PET materials, such as fines, shredded lumps and mixed-coloured bottle flakes, into