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Krones AG has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award (in German abbreviated to DNP) in the “Machinery manufacturing companies” category. With this recognition, the company underlines its role as a responsible technology provider for the beverage and food industry, sending out a strong signal for the future of the entire
Read moreThe High Court in Ireland has approved the examiner’s scheme of arrangement for Wellman International, paving the way for a new ownership structure. The decision means that Indorama Ventures has achieved its aim of finding a new investor for the Irish operations, while preserving employment at the Mullagh-based recycling specialist. Under
Read moreThe recent shutdown of Vernon-based PET recycler rPlanet Earth should serve as a wake-up call to policymakers in California and across the country, according to a recent statement from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR). The organization notes that rPlanet Earth represented around 4% of the nation’s rPET capacity, and that
Read moreNatural 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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Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA has celebrated its 70th anniversary, looking back on its development from a family start-up in Austria to a global company with 200 locations in 46 countries. Founded in 1955 by brothers Alwin and Helmuth Lehner in their parents’ laundry room in Hard, Austria, ALPLA has grown
Read moreLNJ GreenPET, a part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation to establish a strategic collaboration in the rapidly growing rPET sector in India. The agreement outlines a multi-pronged framework for cooperation, encompassing commercial development, raw material procurement, marketing, and potential
Read moreThe European plastics recycling industry is “facing imminent collapse” due to a surge in cheap imports, shrinking demand for EU-made recyclates, rising economic pressures, and excessive red tape, according to industry organisation Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE). In a recent warning, PRE said that by the end of 2025, Europe is expected
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Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announced the successful start-up of the sugar dehydration (SDH) unit and all auxiliary systems and utilities at its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. According to the company, this achievement marks a key technical achievement in the phased commissioning and
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Circularix, a leading U.S.-based producer of food-grade recycled PET announced the successful completion and commercial start-up of its new recycling facility in Ocala, FL. The site complements Circularix’s flagship facility in Hatfield, PA and is intended to significantly expand the company’s ability to deliver high-quality food-grade recycled PET resin to leading consumer
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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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After a slight decline in recycling volumes last year (with 31,354t of PET material), PET to PET Recycling Österreich GmbH reports a new record high for the first half of 2025. A total of 18,403 t of PET beverage bottles were successfully kept in circulation – a 14.5 per cent increase
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