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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.

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.

Sphere changes ownership and expands

October 30, 2024 - The French group acquires two companies in Italy as the transfer to the private equity firm Hivest Capital is completed.

Pharmaceutical bottles made from BioPET

October 30, 2024 - To reduce its carbon footprint, Bormioli Pharma will use a resin supplied by Selenis, made with biobased MEG from UPM.

Avantium opens first PEF plant in Europe

October 25, 2024 - The new facility will produce up to 5,000 tons of FDCA annually, a key intermediate for manufacturing the new bioplastic similar to PET.

Research on PHA-based composites

October 19, 2024 - The mission of the BIOntier project is to develop advanced biocomposites and apply them in high-tech industries such as aerospace and automotive.

RadiciGroup unveils Bionside at Fakuma

October 11, 2024 - A new brand for biobased polyamides from the Radilon family (and for future developments) will be announced next week.

Leadership changes at NatureWorks

October 3, 2024 - Roger Tambay has been appointed as the new chief growth officer at NatureWorks, a U.S.-based producer of PLA bioplastics, while Roger Kempa has been confirmed as chief financial officer.

Green polyolefins made in Europe

September 30, 2024 - The newly established company Vioneo aims to produce polypropylene and polyethylene from bio-methanol using renewable energy at a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium.

Mater-Bi products with verified Carbon Footprint

September 30, 2024 - Novamont and Deloitte develop a new tool for carbon footprint calculation, also usable by converters.

LAST NEWS

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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