€30 Million EU grant powers matterr’s industrial-scale breakthrough in polyester recycling

matterr, an emerging leader in advanced polyester recycling technologies, has secured a €30 million grant through the “Produktives.NRW” funding program under the EFRE/JTF Program NRW 2021–2027. The funding will accelerate the construction of the company’s first small-scale industrial chemical recycling plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with operations slated to begin in

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Plastics Industry Association announces new staff additions

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is pleased to announce several new additions across the PLASTICS team, reinforcing the association’s ongoing commitment to protect the industry, promote continued investment in innovation and sustainability, and advocate for the more than one million workers across the plastics supply chain. “I’m thrilled to welcome several

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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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RECOUP supports Enviroo’s groundbreaking PET recycling plant with key market intelligence and policy insights

The funding of a state-of-the-art PET plastic recycling plant due to be built in the North West of England was supported by the UK’s leading independent authority on plastics recycling, RECOUP (Recycling of Used Plastics). The non-profit organisation worked with the PET recycler, Enviroo, to deliver a comprehensive validation of the

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Twelve months of impact: Otto Systems reports on its Plastic Recovery Fund

One year after its launch, the Otto Systems Plastic Recovery Fund shows clear results on the ground. In partnership with rePurpose Global, it supports waste collection, recycling infrastructure and fair employment in rural Kerala, India. With 1,500 livelihoods supported and 225,000 kilograms of plastic recovered, the project shows how circularity works

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Versalis and Acea Ambiente sign an agreement to promote advanced plastic recycling

Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, and Acea Ambiente, a subsidiary of Acea operating in integrated waste management and energy recovery sectors, agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis, and Gabriele Di Cintio, CEO of Acea Ambiente. The agreement marks the beginning of a collaboration focused on

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Establishing the tray-to-tray recycling market: technology, scale and challenges

Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognized approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging at TOMRA Recycling, examines the latest developments in tray-to-tray recycling, detailing the challenges, technologies and market trends shaping its growth across the industry. Unlike bottle-to-bottle recycling,

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Origin Materials announces strategic customer relationship with Berlin Packaging for sustainable PET bottlecaps

Under this agreement, Berlin Packaging has agreed to purchase PET 1881 caps from Origin Materials for sale and distribution to its broad customer base, which includes many of the world’s major beverage companies. The partnership brings together the innovative Origin PET cap product portfolio, beginning with the 1881 beverage closure, and

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Indorama Ventures reaches 150 billion PET bottles recycling milestone, advancing circular economy across global operations

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, announced it has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011. This significant milestone underscores the company’s long-term commitment to circular economy practices and its sustained investment in global recycling infrastructure. With more than 20 recycling facilities across 11

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Plastic Systems, part of Pegaso Industries, announces change in company leadership

Plastic Systems S.r.l., an internationally recognised company in the field of systems for the treatment, dehumidification, and dosing of plastic polymers, and part of the Pegaso Industries S.p.A. Group, announces that effective July 30, 2025, the company’s leadership has been assumed by Eng. Rinaldo Piva, current President of the Pegaso Industries

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