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Circular Plastics Company (CPC) has chosen Italian technology from Sorema, a global leader in the manufacturing of plastic recycling plants, for its new line in Vietnam. The line, inaugurated on June 10, 2025, is designed for PET recycling and incorporates advanced technologies. Fully operational for several weeks, it delivers a production
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RecyClass officially released its Sorting Process Certification, introducing a pioneering framework that meets the input requirements for food-contact recycled plastics in line with Regulation (EU) Nº 2022/1616. Starting in early 2026, sorting centres and downstream waste traders involved in preparing waste for plastic recycling processes will have the opportunity to apply
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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
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STADLER, the German company specialising in the planning, production, and assembly of turnkey sorting plants, has completed and commissioned a lightweight packaging (LVP) sorting facility for PreZero Sorting Austria GmbH in Sollenau. The facility is the largest and most complex that STADLER has built to date, underlining the scale of the
Read moreTraceability of plastic waste gains traction amid legislative targets – Covering 60% of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity, the RecyClass Recycling Process Certification has become the leading certification scheme for plastics traceability across the region in only three years since its launch. ‘The continued growth of this certification scheme is a
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 moreFrom October 1, 2025, Poland will introduce a national deposit-refund system (DRS). The Ministry of Climate and Environment is currently preparing amendments to the July 2023 Act to clarify procedures for issuing, revoking, and amending authorisations for DRS operators. The draft also reflects industry input, including proposals to link deposits with
Read moreFor the first time in its company history, KHS GmbH has been awarded a platinum medal by EcoVadis. The rating platform thus certifies the system provider’s excellent achievements with respect to sustainability and the progress it has made in this field. Compared to the previous year, KHS has improved further and
Read moreTurkey 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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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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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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