The new TS 30 Series of granulators developed by Tria represents an evolution of the previous TF Series, introducing solutions designed to enhance performance and simplify the daily operations of those working in the thermoforming industry. Specifically engineered to handle freshly thermoformed...

Fiat has marked a significant milestone for the circular economy in the automotive sector: the new Grande Panda is the first mass-produced vehicle in the world to feature components made from polyAl, a plastic material derived from recycled beverage cartons. Developed through a collaboration between Tetra Pak and Italian compounder Lapo Compound...

The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has launched the Circularity Test Protocol, a new framework designed to simulate multiple recyclability cycles of PET bottles, with the aim of promoting sustainable development and resource efficiency throughout the value chain. The launch of the...

Reacting to the recent European Parliament vote on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), Plastics Europe urges for ambitious recycling targets. Through its Managing Director, Virginia Janssens, the association states: “While we welcome the Parliament’s call for a...

Reacting to the recent European Parliament vote on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), Plastics Europe urges for ambitious recycling targets. Through its Managing Director, Virginia Janssens, the association states: “While we welcome the Parliament’s call for a...

Basf’s participation in K 2025 will centre around the message “Our Plastics Journey” – a strategic and technological journey that tackles today’s complexity while aiming squarely at a fully circular plastics economy through innovations in materials, processes, and digital models...

The association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, European Bioplastics (EUBP), has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels. The move reinforces the organisation’s commitment to advocacy and engagement with EU institutions...

Solar panels made not from silicon or glass, but from recycled plastic: this is the concept behind the new project developed by the University of Pisa (Italy), which has designed and tested an innovative technology to generate electricity from sunlight in a more sustainable manner...

Gefit takes a significant leap forward in its journey of innovation and modernization of organizational and management processes. The implementation of the new SAP S/4HANA system, along with a comprehensive suite of supporting IT solutions, marks a strategic shift towards a...

On 19 June, Eni’s chemical company, Versalis, presented its demonstration plant at the Mantua site, based on its proprietary Hoop technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. Hoop was developed through a joint project with the Italian engineering company SRS...