ALPLA continued its growth trajectory in 2024 with new products, plants, business areas, acquisitions and a focus on training skilled workers. The international packaging and recycling specialist increased its turnover from 4.7 to 4.9 billion euros.
PET Technologies' innovative solutions can redefine the future of the rPET market, driving the circular economy. All their blow mould machines are compatible with 100% rPET, helping manufacturers reduce waste and carbon footprint.
Can any form of plastics production ever be zero impact? And is it more environmentally considerate to produce products on a small scale, or is mass production more attuned to what the French refer to as Industrial Ecology?
Tom Cash, Director of automation parts supplier Foxmere, dives into the different technologies that can help prevent plastic pollution, from blockchain traceability to AI sorting.
Gerwin Drent, Finance Manager at UBQ Materials and project leader for the JTF grant application, caught up with Editor Giulia Daniele to discuss the impact of winning this grant and the company’s plans.
Hoffer Plastics has appointed Hannah Mooberry as the new Environmental & Sustainability Specialist, who will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sustainable strategies.
INTEGRA has partnered with CleanHub to support the latter in funding its plastic collection projects. This has helped CleanHub collect almost 11,800 kg of plastic waste from communities and waterways throughout 2024.
QM Recycled Energy has installed the country's first-ever plastic waste-2-oil system, which represents the first step towards an annual processing capacity of 6,600 tonnes of plastic waste.
Axil and Aquapak have extended their partnership for another two years. This collaboration focuses on achieving Zero Trace through innovative recycling solutions.
The asymmetric snowboard binding features Envalior’s Durethan Blue, an eco-friendly nylon, allowing Union Binding Company to create its most sustainable snowboard binding yet
CJ Biomaterials has recently completed trials producing straws from the new PHACT PHA compound: CB0400A. This materials helps prevent straws' brittleness and increase their durability while being environmentally friendly.
