Environment

  • 02 November 2022

    Upcycling of polyolefins with innovative stabilizers

    At K 2022, Brüggemann presented three new additives for improved stabilization of polyolefin recyclates. These additives result in recyclates with very good mechanical and processing properties, making the need for the addition of virgin material unnecessary. All Bruggolen R grades are supplied as...
  • 18 October 2022

    Source One Plastics is born for advanced recycling with MoReTec technology

    LyondellBasell and 23 Oaks Investments, Leiferde (Germany), signed an agreement to create Source One Plastics, a joint venture that will build an energy efficient, advanced plastic waste sorting and recycling facility in Germany. Using renewable energy from wind and biomass, the new unit is designed to...
  • 18 October 2022

    For Elix Polymers only energy from renewable sources

    The leading thermoplastics company Elix Polymers moves forward in its commitment to climate change. As from 1 October 2022, within the framework of sustainable operations and specifically within framework of the Climate Care programme, the leading company will reduce its environmental footprint by 40% regarding...
  • 18 October 2022

    Sidel opens new hub for recycling primary packaging

    Sidel has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling. At its unique small-scale PET recycling pilot line in Octeville (France), the company will develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET...
  • 05 October 2022

    Syncro Group joins R-Cycle

    The Italian manufacturer Syncro Group joins the R-Cycle community to help circular economy growing into the packaging industry. The concept of R-Cycle boosts technologies, allowing the recording of all recycling-relevant information from the production process in a standardized digital product passport...
  • 28 September 2022

    SABIC at K show 2022: Making the change real (2)

    During this year’s K show, SABIC (hall 6, booth D42) will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to reduce plastic waste and support the shift to product electrification. SABIC will demonstrate how chemistry is making a remarkable difference across industries and driving tangible change...
  • 21 September 2022

    Banco BPM supports Comerio Ercole green transition

    A loan worth three million euros was recently granted by Banco BPM to support the new investment plan for the green transition of Comerio Ercole. The loan, which falls into the category of Sustainable Linked Loans, is aimed at achieving the sustainable development goals defined in the company's strategic plan and includes the...
  • 19 July 2022

    ESG criteria guide RadiciGroup’s sustainability strategy

    The new RadiciGroup Sustainability Report 2021 combines financial and non-financial performance indicators. With the goal of continuous improvement, the 2021 report has a broader reporting boundary compared to prior years and takes into consideration all the Group companies, including sales and service companies...
  • 06 July 2022

    From RecyClass a new certification scheme for recyclers

    RecyClass extends its scope with the first European-wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fullfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065. This certification will support the industry in complying with upcoming market and legal requirements in a...
  • 06 July 2022

    Sidel accelerates towards sustainability

    Sidel has pledged to halve its emissions by 2030 and confirmed that all its sites will be 100% green energy-powered by the end of this year. This puts it in line with the 1.5°C pathway - the best efforts to limit global warming. The global packaging solutions company has revised its sustainability targets and...
  • 29 June 2022

    Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022: Montello among the winners

    Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 were announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2022, held in Amsterdam on June 22 and 23. Launched in 2017, the awards have witnessed a dramatic and inspirational rise in the circular use of plastics through increased recycling and recyclability over the last the five years...
  • 08 June 2022

    In 2021 VinylPlus exceeds 810,000 tonnes of recycled PVC

    On the occasion of VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2022 (VSF2022), VinylPlus announced the results of the first year of its 2030 Commitment. Livestreamed from Brussels, VSF2022 gathered online around 500 participants from 40 countries. Under the theme “Embracing EU Green Deal Ambitions”...
  • 08 June 2022

    Tomra calls for closing the loop on plastics recycling

    There is still more to be done to close the loop in PET beverage containers field and Tomra aims at playing a key role in this context. The company considers that political framework, bold decisions and smart investments in collecting, sorting and recycling should be used to improve circularity...
  • 11 May 2022

    Start for the R-Cycle community

    R-Cycle starts into a new phase as an open community. The first official general assembly was held on May 3, 2022. at R-Cycle member Multivac's corporate site in Wolfertschwenden, Germany. R-Cycle was founded in 2020 as an initiative of various technology companies and organizations along the entire life cycle of...