packaging waste

Norway opens new national plastic packaging waste sorting facility, Områ

Iranpolymer/Baspar Områ will utilise advanced sensor-based technology to sort mixed plastic waste into ten separate mono-fractions, including: Polyethene (PE). Polypropylene (PP). Polyethene terephthalate (PET). Polystyrene (PS). And others. This closes the loop for plastics, representing one of the most advanced…

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EU recycled 42.1% of plastic packaging waste in 2023

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Eurostart has released the latest data on plastic packaging recycling in the European Union. The block recycled 42.1% of the plastic packaging waste generated in 2023, a slight increase from the 41% registered in 2022. The EU body calculates the plastic packaging recycling…

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NFL team the 49ers implements reusable cups at their stadium

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The new reusable cups were launched during the team’s first preseason game. Once used, fans can return the cups to designated bins, where the cups will be collected, sanitised, and redistributed. This season, the 49ers will play 10 home…

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Clariant unveils its new AddWorks PPA product line

Iranpolymer/Baspar  “Our new AddWorks PPA product line represents a significant breakthrough in sustainable polymer processing,” said Diederik Goyvaerts, Global Business Development Manager for Polymer Solutions at Clariant. “By developing PFAS-free alternatives that match or exceed the performance of traditional processing…

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Elkhart Plastics launches TUFF E-Series for safe liquid handling

Iranpolymer/Baspar US-based custom rotational moulding company Elkhart Plastics has expanded its TUFF product line with the launch of the E-Series, a new durable and sustainable intermediate bulk container (IBC). The IBC is engineered for the protection of liquids during storage,…

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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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Raise a glass: Aimplas producing bioplastics from beer production waste

Iranpolymer/Baspar   Valencia-based Aimplas, the Spanish Plastics Technology Centre, is coordinating a project for the development of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste. Called BioSupPack, the research programme also focusses on demonstrating a feasible depolymerisation recycling process for the…

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Veolia launches new Sustainable Packaging Academy

IRANPOLYMER / BASPAR  As part of the drive to increase the circular economy and tackle the problem of packaging waste, Veolia is launching a Sustainable Packaging Academy that makes it easier to improve manufacturers’ environmental credentials. Designed to close the…

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