Two Repi’s PET UV absorbers receive RecyClass recyclability approval

Repi’s UV absorber formulations ‘REMAP 00395’ and ‘REMAP 00561’ received a RecyClass Recyclability Approval. Independent testing was carried out by the Institut für Kunststofftechnologie und -recycling e. V. (IKTR), following the RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PET bottles. The results showed no adverse effects on the recycling process, confirming its compatibility

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Pack Expo International 2024 concludes, showcasing industry solutions and expanding networking opportunities

Pack Expo International concluded at McCormick Place in Chicago, drawing a total attendance of 77,500 people, including 48,000 attendees and 29,500 exhibitor personnel. This year, international attendance rose by 19% compared to the previous show in 2022. Organised by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the show occupied 1.32

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20th LAPET Series – Circular Plastics Packaging LATAM addresses challenges & demands for recycled PET on 13-14 Nov, Mexico City

The packaging industry is the largest consumer of PET resins in the region, driven by the rise in single-person households and busy lifestyles, which have boosted the demand for convenient, prepackaged, and functional food products. North America stands as one of the leading markets in the global packaging industry. In Mexico,

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German PET beverage bottle market 2023: more recycled content, less material use, high recycling rates

A recent study by GVM Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung mbH reports record levels of recycled PET usage in bottle production and high recycling rates in Germany. Meanwhile, material consumption has decreased due to optimised bottle weights. Despite the higher costs of rPET, its usage continues to rise, with German preform and bottle

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Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 – Driving innovation in sustainable materials management

This year, the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2024 will expand its scope beyond conventional plastic packaging to address pressing issues like e-waste valorisation, PVC recycling, textile recycling, and advanced recycling techniques for engineering thermoplastics. The conference will also highlight innovative funding strategies essential for these advancements. ARC is set for November

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Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies collaborate to offer standardised solution to build chemical recycling plants

Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies have signed a collaboration agreement to advance the circularity of plastics by providing the industry a standardised technology solution for chemical recycling, also referred to as “advanced recycling”. The partners aim to globally offer a standardised modular solution, based on Alterra’s proprietary liquefaction technology, to parties

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