Converting & Filling
CONVERTING & FILLING
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European Patent Office reports on the future of plastic recycling and bioplastics
A report released today by the EPO suggests Europe and the US account for over half of worldwide patenting activity in the plastic recycling and bioplastic industries, with the cosmetic and detergent segments emerging as front runners for innovation. Read more
19 Oct 2021
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McDonald’s and Essity collaborate on paper cup recycling scheme
Essity’s Tork brand and its logistics partner HAVI will oversee a recycling project that involves turning beverage, milkshake, and ice cream cups from McDonald’s into hygiene paper, with the pilot scheme taking place in Germany. Read more
19 Oct 2021
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Coca-Cola collaboration represents ‘significant milestone’ for commercial viability of plant-based plastic
The collaboration announced today between The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology, and UPM seeks to scale up and increase the efficiency of a technology that converts second-generation biomass into plant-based bMEG. Read more
18 Oct 2021
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LANXESS and BP collaborate on ‘sustainable’ raw materials for plastics production
Speciality chemicals company LANXESS and energy company BP have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at increasing the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production. Read more
15 Oct 2021
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What does the future hold for advanced recyling?
A recent report from RaboResearch suggests that the advanced recycling industry continues to expand despite criticism, with a high volume of collaborations and projects being announced in 2021, and new players emerging in regions including East Asia. Read more
14 Oct 2021
Digital Transformation is providing OEMs with opportunities to utilise technology that increases the efficiency of their own manufacturing processes.
Tackling the flexibles recycling challenge
CEFLEX’s Dana Mosora and Alec Walker-Love talk about the Quality Recycling Process, which sets out to capture the possibilities of existing technologies to improve recycling of flexible packaging.
Victoria Hattersley spoke to Sustainability Director, Dr Betül Türel Erbay.