Sustainability & Recycling

Plastlit and Gneuss Drive Food Contact Polystyrene Recycling Standards Forward With more than 55 years of expertise in Ecuador and South America, PLASTLIT S.A. started out in the food sector with flexible packaging before branching out into food service packaging for delivery and other uses. PLASTLIT...

“Aiming Higher for 2040” — Ensuring Industry Shapes the Future of Climate Action The European Commission’s recent proposal for a binding 2040 climate target has sent a strong signal about the EU’s continued commitment to climate protection and industrial transformation. For Europe’s mechanical and plant...

Clear the Bureaucratic Hurdles, Support the Omnibus Package — Real Solutions for Industry Sustainability The negotiations in Brussels on the omnibus package for sustainability mark an important crossroads for Europe’s industrial competitiveness. Against a backdrop of rising global competition, increasing regulatory complexity, and the urgent...

Lindner Washtech and EREMA Raise Recycling Standards Through Integrated Process Technology Lindner Holding and the EREMA Group, two family-run businesses in Austria, established BLUEONE Solutions as a joint venture in August 2023. From shredding, sorting, washing, and drying to extrusion, their goal is to optimize...

Research Suggests EPR Has Not Solved Packaging Recycling Confusion for Consumers New research 1 from Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials to reduce plastic pollution and improve recycling, shows that the majority (70%) of British consumers admit they are confused by what...

Clariant Introduces Non-Fluorinated Aids for Greener Polyolefin Output New AddWorks PPA product line offers PFAS-free alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids Innovative formulations deliver superior extrusion processability, efficient shark skin removal, and enhanced film surface properties Regulatory compliant solutions address growing market demand...