Sustainability & Recycling

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...

UBQ Unveils Disruptive Sustainable Plastic at a Competitive Price The innovative materials company UBQ Materials unveiled UBQ Masterbatch a new product portfolio set to transform manufacturing and supply chains. As U.S. landfills are projected to run out of capacity by 2036, UBQ Materials provides a solution to the looming...

Coveris France Expands Sustainable Reach with Higher PCR Inclusion With a notable rise in the purchasing of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) for its industrial, consumer (beverage), and transport film products, Coveris Flexibles France has made great progress in sustainable packaging. A significant turning point...