Henkel has announced the opening of its Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, China, designed to evaluate how adhesive solutions can ‘drive innovation in packaging recycling and accelerate the transition to a circular economy’.
Through localized testing and process optimization, the RecycLab is expected to improve Henkel’s capabilities in serving the Chinese and broader Asia-Pacific markets. A delegation led by LI Hua, Chairperson of the China Packaging Federation (CPF) visited the lab and initiated the 2025 ‘Green Packaging Recycling China Tour’ with Henkel.
This integrated centre combines development, testing, evaluation and research collaboration. Built on the CEPI/4Evergreen testing framework, it simulates industrial recycling processes to provide critical data for packaging design. The facility aims to support customers in optimizing solutions and help the industry establish a ‘design-for-recycling’ closed-loop system.
The CPF delegation toured the Packaging RecycLab and discussed future cooperation with Henkel. Chairperson LI Hua commented: “The Packaging RecycLab combines an international perspective with local market needs. It will serve as valuable infrastructure for the entire industry.”
In related news, Henkel recently relaunched the portfolio for its Fa brand featuring shower gels with 100% recycled plastic, designed for recycling, and deodorants with 50% recycled aluminium content. The body care brand says that all shower formulas contain over 93% naturally derived ingredients and offer long-lasting freshness.
In other business news, this summer Palantir Technologies announced a multi-year partnership with Fedrigoni, aiming to accelerate Fedrigoni’s stock optimization and demand forecasting through its AI solutions. Fedrigoni hopes to improve its responsiveness to market dynamics and enhance its ability to anticipate and meet customer demands.
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