circular economy

Recycled materials for interior of premium vehicles

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Simoldes Plastics, a leading Tier 1 supplier in the Automotive Industry and ELIX Polymers are working together to get more sustainable recycled materials into new, high demanding interior applications of premium vehicles. Both companies have set ambitious sustainability targets…

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Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Borealis has introduced a renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade designed for shoewear midsoles. EVA is a lightweight, foam-like material that provides comfort, cushioning and firmness, making it ideal for midsole applications. Part of the Bornewables™ portfolio, the new…

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Cedo strengthens leadership in flexible plastic film circularity with Plasta Group acquisition

Iranpolymer/Baspar The combined organisation boasts an annual capacity to recycle over 200,000 tons of plastic waste. Plastic bags made with recycled contents can then be manufactured, as well other film-based products. Cedo can now offer an expanded range of sustainable solutions…

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AIMPLAS to analyse key legislation impacting the plastics industry at OKPLAST

Iranpolymer/Baspar  OKPLAST 2025 brings together more than 25 international experts who can provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the legislation that’s impacting the entire plastics value chain. Amidst this legal transformation, AIMPLAS hopes to support companies by helping them…

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Traceability along the entire value chain: transparency in circular packaging

Iranpolymer/Baspar The pressure to develop environmentally compatible and resource-efficient packaging has increased tangibly. At the same time, global supply chains require greater transparency along the value chain in order to ensure that the origin of the materials, their processing and…

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Ultrasonic welding enhances recyclability of to-go cups

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The production of sustainable food packaging such as beverage cups still offers great potential for optimization. This is demonstrated by the innovative solution of a start-up from Latvia. The company not only produces the cups for coffee to-go and soft drinks from…

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Berry Global extends B Circular packaging range

Iranpolymer/Baspar The expansion sees 35 total items available to users, covering triggers, screw, child-resistant and flip-flop closures, jars, as well as screw-on nozzles and brush applicators. Items can now be produced with post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, ranging from 30% to 100%, with…

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CHINAPLAS focuses on green, smart, and high-tech solutions

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Sustainability and environmental awareness have become global industry trends. In the dynamic landscape of the plastics and rubber industries to be showcased at CHINAPLAS 2025, the concept of a circular economy will continue to be one of the key focuses…

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RIGK at PRSE 2025

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Under the motto “Let’s navigate our way towards a circular economy together”, the group will showcase a broad range of services, covering everything from design for recycling and the collection and licensing of packaging to the development and operation of…

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Clean Industrial Deal overlooks contribution of plastics, says Plastics Europe

Iranpolymer/Baspar Industry association Plastics Europe has welcomed the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal but warns it risks overlooking  the ‘essential contribution’ of the plastics industry. “The EU is demonstrating the ambitious political leadership necessary to restore its competitiveness, but policymakers cannot afford to…

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CHINAPLAS focuses on green, smart and high-tech solutions

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Expanding from its 2023 edition in Shenzhen, CHINAPLAS 2025 will host over 4,000 international exhibitors, with 380,000 sqm of space across all 19 halls. Together with 9 country/region pavilions, CHINAPLAS 2025 will facilitate collaboration along the upstream and downstream…

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BASF, research partners join forces to optimise mechanical recycling

 Iranpolymer/Baspar  Aiming to improve the mechanical recycling of plastics and to take this technology to the next level, BASF has teamed up a number of partners to study how this might best be achieved. In collaboration with Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound and…

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Flexible and high-barrier packaging solutions drive market growth

Iranpolymer/Baspar The “Flexible Packaging Market – Global Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Flexible Packaging Market was valued at USD 210.62 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach USD 238.91 billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR…

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Outlook 2025: Energy-saving and circular economy solutions respond to future market trends

Iranpolymer/Baspar The value chain of the plastic packaging industry is confronted with numerous new requirements. Sustainability, circular economy, recycling and the associated laws and regulations as well as customer behavior are certainly among the most important. Brückner Maschinenbau’s new generation…

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BASF, research partners join forces to optimise mechanical recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar Aiming to improve the mechanical recycling of plastics and to take this technology to the next level, BASF has teamed up a number of partners to study how this might best be achieved. In collaboration with Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound and…

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Axil and Aquapak extend partnership

Iranpolymer/Baspar Aquapak’s flagship product, Hydropol, a biodegradable and marine safe polymer, plays a key role in improving recyclability and compostability, offering scalable solutions to the challenges faced by major consumer brands in the Circular Economy. “We’re delighted to extend our…

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Germany endorses chemical recycling in National Circular Economy Strategy

Iranpolymer/Baspar The German Federal Government has published its National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS). The policy sets out Germany’s vision to transition to a circular economy across various sectors. The government’s coalition partners, which have recently broken up resulting in the call of…

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The BOTTLE4FLEX Project: Develop a 100% recyclable skin pack container from recycled PET

Iranpolymer/Baspar In Spain, only recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) has been authorised for post-consumer recycled content for food packaging. Flexible PET packaging cannot be recycled using conventional mechanical technologies because of its multilayer composition. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, Covinil and…

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Two-stage process for energy-efficient plastic recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar Austrian Federal Minister for Labour and Economy, Martin Kocher, presented the award in Vienna. The State Award honours Austria’s most innovative companies, and the jury recognised ENGEL’s contribution as a groundbreaking transformation in the recycling process. In their statement,…

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Polyplastics develops new DURACON® POM Grades

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Polyplastics Co., Ltd. recently announced the development of DURACON® POM grades that are reinforced with short cellulose fiber for lower environmental impact. The new products are a focus of Polyplastics’ DURACIRCLE® initiative which delivers eco-friendly engineering plastics to drive…

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