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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
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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
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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
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The joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) and Project Plan B, known as Project Re:Claim, uses an ISEC evo system from PURE LOOP to process used garments and textiles. The project, supported by the EREMA Group, represents Europe’s first commercial scale polyester textile recycling system. On 22 November,
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New year, new project! 2025 we will conduct the first part of our perennial Circular Economy Tour starting in Europe! Our latest editorial venture embarks on an exciting journey across several European countries, delving into sustainable packaging strategies of machinery manufacturers, suppliers, beverage producers, and PET recyclers. We’ll examine trends specific
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Wild & Coco is a Prague-based start-up specialised in coconut products like yogurts, coconut water and the so-called “Cocofirs”. With Cocofirs, the brand offers a lactose-free and vegan alternative with organic coconuts from sustainable cultivation. The coconut all-rounders are now also available as “Cocoguard Shot” in a compressed shot, either pure
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Novapet has unveiled a new handled PET amphora bottle. It is made using Novapet ’s REX-L, a specially formulated PET grade with enhanced melt strength tailored for Extrusion Blow Moulding (EBM) technology. This advancement allows for the creation of robust, handle-equipped containers, meeting both consumer demands for ergonomic designs and the
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Italian company focuses on special sustainability strategy Bormioli Pharma, a leading company for pharmaceutical packaging solutions, recently presented its “EcoPositive” environmentally friendly packaging portfolio, which includes over 3,000 items made of plastic and glass. According to the company, the plastic packaging segment recorded volume growth of 304% in 2021 and is
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rPET pioneer from the Greater Cairo region focuses on huge capacity expansion The recycling plant of rPET producer Bariq is located in the west of the 6th of October City, the largest industrial and business city in Egypt and part of the Greater Cairo region. On 23,000 m2 of production space, the
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The Engel Group, a leading supplier of injection moulding technology from Europe, has entered a strategic partnership with Electronica Plastic Machines (EPM), a renowned Indian manufacturer of hydraulic injection moulding machines. By acquiring a stake in EPM, the company becomes part of the Engel Group, creating opportunities for closer cooperation in
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Continental is increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its tyres. More plants have recently been converted to use polyester fabric made from recycled PET bottles. This increases the recycled content of many tyre lines by an average of three percent. Depending on the tyre size, up to 15 PET bottles
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