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Cyclyx doubles down on recycling preparation

November 27, 2024 - A second Circularity Center has been announced in Texas to process waste for mechanical and chemical recycling.

LyondellBasell plans to triple chemical recycling

November 15, 2024 - Company studies new MoReTec plant at its Houston refinery, with twice the capacity of the plant under construction in Germany.

Spin-off expected for Alpek

October 22, 2024 - The American polyester producer may separate from the Mexican group Alfa and go public next year.

APK becomes part of LyondellBasell

October 19, 2024 - The acquisition of the German company, which specializes in solvent-based recycling of flexible packaging waste made from polyethylene, was completed recently.

Laying the First Stone of the MoReTec-1 plant

September 19, 2024 - The ceremony took place on September 19 at the LyondellBasell site in Wesseling, Germany. Chemical recycling in 2026.

LyondellBasell to acquire German recycler APK

September 5, 2024 - The company operates in the advanced recycling of LDPE packaging through selective solvent dissolution.

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PPWR: text adopted, final steps ahead

November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.

Is recycling in Europe heading toward stagnation?

November 29, 2024 - Data published by Plastics Recyclers Europe show a marked slowdown in growth and a collapse in new investments. Urgent action is needed.

Greiner invests in Italian start-up

November 29, 2024 - The Austrian group participated in a funding round for Milan-based Movopack, which specializes in reusable packaging made from rPET and recycled PP.

Cyclyx doubles down on recycling preparation

November 27, 2024 - A second Circularity Center has been announced in Texas to process waste for mechanical and chemical recycling.

Amazon pioneers sustainable packaging in Italy

November 27, 2024 - At its Operations Innovation Lab in Vercelli, Amazon is leading the development of bioplastics and AI-driven packaging systems, with benefits extending beyond the Italian market.

Harmonized end-of-waste criteria for plastics

November 27, 2024 - A Joint Research Center study reviews the situation in different EU countries and proposes harmonized criteria.

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Eight sentenced in Bio-On bankruptcy

November 25, 2024 - The first-instance trial for the collapse of the Italy-based bioplastics producer, once valued at €1.5 billion on the stock market, has concluded.

German plastics industry faces challenges

November 22, 2024 - New study reveals significant declines in plastic production and processing, highlighting challenges from rising costs and increasing competition.

Registrations open for PRS Europe 2025

November 22, 2024 - Free registration available until March 1, 2025, for the leading European plastics recycling event taking place in Amsterdam in early April.

Major merger in packaging industry

November 19, 2024 - Amcor and Berry Global have agreed to merge, creating a new industrial giant with revenues of approximately $24 billion.

PPWR: text adopted, final steps ahead

November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.

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