Plastic Packaging Waste

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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ExxonMobil develops high-performance, recyclable thermoformed packaging

Iranpolymer/Baspar This breakthrough packaging design offers a high oxygen barrier, excellent optics and enhanced puncture resistance while maintaining optimised formability for hot fill and aseptic applications. The package comprises a thermoformed bottom web and machine direction oriented (MDO) PE lid…

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LG Chem opens Europe Innovation Centre to advance plastics recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar LG Chem, a manufacturer of plastics precursors, has established a new research and development (R&D) centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The South-Korea based company inaugurated its Europe Innovation Centre on Oct. 27. The centre will research ‘eco-friendly future technologies’ including…

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Sweden’s Site Zero Sorts Plastic Packaging Waste Into 12 Fractions

Iranpolymer/Baspar Svensk Plastatervinning of Sweden celebrated the opening of Site Zero, a plastic sorting plant in Motala, Sweden. The plant features Tomra and Sutco equipment, and can sort plastic packaging waste into 12 fractions for recycling. Originally opened in 2019, the plant was built in collaboration…

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