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Polysmart Packaging Limited, a trailblazer in food-grade rPET recycling in Nigeria, is dedicated to converting post-consumer plastic waste into high-quality recycled materials and sustainable packaging solutions. Today, the company revealed a groundbreaking $60 million expansion plan to establish the largest state-of-the-art plastic recycling facility in Nigeria.

The European Commission (EC) has introduced new initiatives aimed at addressing the rising influx of cheap virgin plastic imports into the EU.

In 2025, Emerald Packaging successfully replaced over one million pounds of virgin polyethylene with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. This flexible packaging manufacturer emphasizes that this transition towards PCR aligns with the goals of its industry partners.

The Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) has revealed the projects that will receive funding through the CPNL Call 2025, part of the National Growth Fund (NGF), on behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth.

A cutting-edge plastics recycling plant, co-owned by Tomra and Plastretur, has officially opened its doors in Norway. Located in Holtskogen near Oslo, this facility is designed to sort and process all types of plastic packaging waste, including materials that were previously incinerated.

Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre located in Spain, has unveiled the Upcycle project, which unites 19 partners from 12 countries with the goal of converting nonrecyclable plastic waste into recyclable and nonpersistent packaging materials.