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RecyClass

RecyClass updates protocol for labels and adhesives

December 11, 2025 - Producers are invited to test their solutions under the new PET bottle recyclability criteria.

Inks for more recyclable films

December 1, 2025 - RecyClass approves new generation of nitrocellulose-free inks for polyolefin-based flexible packaging.

New inks pass recyclability tests

November 28, 2025 - RecyClass approves a new generation of nitrocellulose-free inks for polyolefin-based flexible packaging.

Site Zero earns first RecyClass certification

November 19, 2025 - The plastics recycling plant, operated by Svensk Plaståtervinning, becomes the first facility accredited under the new Sorting Process certification scheme.

Certified sorting comes to plastic waste

October 13, 2025 - RecyClass launches a new certification for sorting plants preparing plastics for food-contact recycling, effective from early 2026.

RecyClass gains ground in Europe

September 17, 2025 - Over half of the continent’s plastics recycling capacity is now certified under this scheme, with PET leading at 75%.

Recyclable packaging for wet wipes

May 16, 2025 - Amcor and Fedrigoni have developed a new mono-material, polyolefin-based solution.

RecyClass updates Protocols and Guidelines

January 28, 2025 - The revision follows a new testing campaign evaluating the impact of packaging features on plastic recycling streams.

LAST NEWS

Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

Sphere boosts flexible packaging

September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.

Röchling expands sheet business in Spain

September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

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Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Marelli to stay in lenders' hands

July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.