The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP), a leading industry initiative dedicated to advancing the circular economy within the PET bottle value chain, announced the launch of its Circularity Test Protocol. This new protocol aims to mark a pivotal milestone in supporting the PET value chain efforts toward sustainable development and resource
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Avient Corporation announced the launch of the first grade in its new ColorMatrix Amosorb Oxyloop portfolio of oxygen scavengers: ColorMatrix Amosorb Oxyloop-1. This cutting-edge oxygen scavenging additive is formulated to enhance the recycling capabilities of PET packaging, providing a trusted solution for brands seeking to extend product shelf life, meet sustainability
Read moreAvantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announces that its PET/PEF multilayer bottle has been recognised as fully compatible with the PET recycling stream following an evaluation by RecyClass, the European non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing plastics circularity. Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf, can be used
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With a global presence in the plastics trade since 1979, Hertex specialises in PET and recycled materials. CEO Jerry A. Herculeijns, who has led the company since 2005, has extensive insight into market dynamics and pricing trends in both virgin and recycled materials. When visiting him in the course of our
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The German cleaning products manufacturer Werner & Mertz set a new world record on June 23 . Since the start of its Recyclate Initiative, the eco pioneer has brought one billion rPET bottles of 100 percent post-consumer recyclate to the market. Together with like-minded cooperation partners along the entire value chain,
Read moreDrinks contained in glass bottles contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cartons or cans. This was the finding of a study conducted by the Boulogne-sur-Mer unit of the ANSES Laboratory for Food Safety, France (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail). The scientists
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Danone Canada announced a strategic investment of $9 million in its Boucherville plant to launch production of new individual yogurt cups made from PET. The company is also aiming to integrate rPET, with an ambition of 30% of the content. This initiative, supported by Danone’s Oikos brand – the country’s leading high-protein
Read moreNew research from Aquapak, which specialises in developing materials to reduce plastic pollution and improve recycling, shows that the majority (70%) of British consumers admit they are confused by what packaging can and can’t be recycled. Just one in five (21%) say they always read the recycling instructions on product packaging;
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Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the strategic decision to cease operations at its Cedar Creek facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina by July 31, 2025. The site, acquired by Alpek in 2001, has an installed capacity of 170,000t of PET resin and approximately 35,000t of rPET flake production. This decision is aligned
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Emirates Biotech has recently signed a supply contract with Sulzer to provide the proprietary equipment that will serve as the technological core of the world-scale Polylactic Acid (PLA) production facility being built by Emirates Biotech. This follows a licensing agreement signed in December 2024. This strategic milestone confirms Emirates Biotech’s transition
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Nordson BKG GmbH, part of Nordson Corporation’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division, specialist in melt delivery, and pelletising solutions, and FIMIC Srl., a well-known provider of innovative melt filtration technology, announced a deepened strategic partnership, building on FIMIC’s appointment as the exclusive agent for Nordson BKG products in Italy announced in
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