Among the outstanding innovations presented by the Spanish manufacturer of compostable additives and bioplastics ADBioplastics at GreenPlast 2025, BioLoop Band is a new type of filament used as a twist band closure (a flexible wire, usually made of steel or aluminium, coated with a plastic...

Messe Düsseldorf is committed to reducing waste at large-scale events. At K 2025 it will introduce reusable cups for the first time, with the goal of establishing a sustainable solution that can be scaled for future events. Borealis is supporting this initiative by providing...

European recyclers are facing a severe and deepening recession, with businesses being increasingly forced to shut down. This trend threatens to accelerate Europe’s deindustrialisation and undermines the EU’s environmental and circular economy goals. In response Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has...

Tecnova's new plastics regeneration system, the E200, has been specifically developed to meet the requirements of a Spanish client for processing post-consumer HDPE, primarily from bottles used for personal and household hygiene products. In this particular case, the process begins with pre-sorting and washing of the incoming...

As a major contributor to carbon emissions, the automotive sector is actively incorporating sustainable solutions into manufacturing to achieve its sustainability goals. Even small components like mud flaps and splash guards – designed to protect vehicles from debris, mud, and water while...

The new Horizon Europe-funded Greco project provides innovative biobased, biodegradable and recyclable food packaging based on novel PLA copolymers, functional coatings, additives and green catalysts. Greco aims to demonstrate the life cycle and techno-economic feasibility of...

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in the spotlight for more than a decade due to their potential impacts on human health and the environment. This is especially true for certain compounds such as PFOS and PFOA, while the impacts associated with...

The European association of plastics manufacturers, Plastics Europe, announced that Hans Ketelslegers has joined its ranks as director for the sustainable use of plastics. The new head brings a wealth of experience in both science and regulation, which will be crucial in his role as he leads the way...

Ascend Performance Materials, a leading producer of high-performance and durable engineered materials, announced that it has initiated Chapter 11 cases in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Chapter 11 process will enable Ascend to deleverage its balance sheet and continue providing best-in-class materials to nearly...