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At PRSE, the DischargePro control system from Erema’s Powerfil business unit was presented with the Plastics Recycling Award Europe in the “Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year” category. The DischargePro system automatically compensates for fluctuations in the input material, thereby ensuring uniform thickening during melt filtration and thus a consistent process.

The RCS Group from Werne, Germany, presented itself as a pioneer in the recycling of packaging from the deposit system. A particular highlight was the model of the material cycle, which symbolises the RCS Group’s commitment to the circular economy. It illustrates how recycled materials can be fed back into the

Nexam Chemical supply reactive additives in masterbatches (IV enhancers, MFR modifiers) that upcycle, modify and solve recycled polymer processing/property challenges for rPET, rPE and rPP. ‘Reactive Recycling’ technology is largely patented, and claimed to rebuild and restore material properties of used plastics processed in recycling centres. This claim has been scientifically

Ioniqa, a clean-tech spinoff from the Eindhoven University of Technology (NL), is specialised in creating value out of plastic waste by using its proprietary circular technology called Denua. At PRSE, the company was featuring the commercialisation of this catalytic upcycling process, aimed at achieving full circularisation of PET, in collaboration with

Avient Corporation showcased solutions to enhance the customer experience when working with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, particularly in packaging applications. Among the highlighted technologies were advancements specifically beneficial for PET bottle applications, as Dr Jan Sültemeyer, Global Sustainability Leader at Avient, revealed. One of the key technologies introduced was the Colormatrix

BIPJ’s PET bottle flakes and rPET pallets production facility in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia, has been operating smoothly since late 2022. The facility produces 24,000 t of flakes and 16,000 t of rPET pellets annually. Starting with locally sourced post-consumer PET bottle bales, BIPJ produces FDA-approved clear flakes using equipment from reputable Asian

EcoBlue Limited, a pioneering recycling company based in Thailand, provides rPET, rHDPE, and rPP from post-consumer and industrial waste through mechanical recycling. Key products showcased at PRSE include Efsa and US FDA-approved recycled PET resins for food applications and US FDA-approved recycled PP and HDPE resins and other value added recycled

Boretech highlighted its comprehensive PET bottle-to-bottle solutions including the latest advancements in equipment, engineering services, and recycling systems for rigid and film plastics. A key innovation featured was the upgraded ES process for PET bottle recycling. This process features an intensive washer that builds on the existing integrated module, enhancing washing

PETplanet: Erica, congratulations! You were honoured as Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year at this PRSE! What does this award mean to you personally and professionally? Erica Canaia: For me recycling is a mission. When I started many years ago in 2011, I didn’t have any idea about the efforts that