plastic recycling

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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Plastic waste agreement to be signed at PRS Asia

Iranpolymer/Baspar 31 October 2024: In a move aimed at increasing plastic recycling and reducing the overall consumption of packaging, the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) and Singapore Logistics Association (SLA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

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Coperion goes digital to showcase plastics recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar At Fakuma, Coperion is showcasing a 3D simulation of a complete plastics recycling plant. Together with its subsidiary Herbold, acquired two years ago, the Germany-based machine manufacturer is using technology to demonstrate the plastics recycling process. “Coperion is always…

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CARBIOS and Selenis partner to produce PETG from PET waste

Iranpolymer/Baspar CARBIOS, a specialist in the development and industrialisation of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and SELENIS, a supplier of high-quality specialty polyester solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in the production of PETG.…

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5 questions for Oliver Bonstein, South Africa Plastic Recycling Organisation

Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. What is the current state of the South African plastics recycling industry? I think the South African plastic recycling industry is struggling, in much the same way that the rest of the world is struggling, because of the…

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Schneider Electric collaborates with GR3N to tackle plastic recycling challenges

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Schneider Electric, a sustainable company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with GR3N, the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) chemical recycler, to create the first open automation system for the advanced plastic recycling industry. With 50% of global plastic waste ending up…

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UK to see 4.5 billion pieces of BBQ plastic waste this summer

Iranpolymer/Baspar With temperatures reaching over 30 degrees in some parts of the UK this week, sun-starved Brits are planning to have an average of five BBQs this summer, generating 4.5bn pieces of plastic, from sausage packs to plastic cups. New…

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JianTai launches new machine to boost plastic recycling efficiency

Iranpolymer/Baspar  China-headquartered plastic recycling equipment manufacturer JianTai has launched a new machine, designed to improve plastic recycling efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The machine is equipped with advanced extrusion technology and features an energy-saving servo option alongside a user-friendly programmable…

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Freepoint Eco-Systems develops flagship plastic recycling plant near Ghent

Iranpolymer/Baspar  elgium – Freepoint Eco-Systems develops a state-of-the-art recycling plant for discarded plastic waste on the left bank of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal in Belgium. The concession agreement with North Sea Port was signed today.  Upon completion, this will be one of…

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Mondi takes another slice of sustainable packaging by teaming up with Scan Sverige

Iranpolymer/Baspar Mondi has collaborated with Scan Sverige to create a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, that is designed for recycling. Scan Sverige, having over a century experience in responsible Swedish food production, uses Mondi’s WalletPack for its Pärsons brand’s range…

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Special Supplement: Innovations from key industry players unfold at CHINAPLAS 2024

Iranpolymer/Baspar CHINAPLAS 2024, Asia’s major exhibition is set to highlight industry-leading innovations from major players in the plastics and rubber industries. From 23-25 April, the doors of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai open wide as…

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Thermoform packaging market growth and innovations

Iranpolymer/Baspar  According to Towards Packaging, the global thermoform packaging market size stood at USD 49.48 billion in 2023, grew to USD 52.20 billion in 2024, and is expanding at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2023 and 2032. Report Highlights: Important…

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Europe lagging behind Asia in plastic recycling and packaging innovation

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  A new report by UK-based GovGrant shows that more than 65% of all plastic patents have been developed in Asia over the last two decades, with China and Japan leading the charge. The U.S., Germany, and South Korea…

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