The abandonment of fishing nets in our seas and oceans poses a significant and ongoing environmental challenge. In response to this issue, the REDES4VALUE project is dedicated to recovering and recycling discarded fishing nets, transforming them into new, sustainable products with high added value.
In a move that signals a major shift for the high-end personal care industry, INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has officially launched its latest Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade. The new material, rPP1025C, contains an industry-leading 70% recycled content, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between aggressive sustainability targets and the uncompromising aesthetic demands of the cosmetics sector.
Professor Kotohiro Nomura's research team at Tokyo Metropolitan University has pioneered an efficient technique for the exclusive depolymerization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which includes PET bottles and textile waste.
Austria-based Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH has partnered with global consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) to develop a solvent-based extraction process. This innovative method is designed to eliminate non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), odors, adhesives, and printing inks from polymer recycling chains.
Borealis has introduced its innovative Borstar Nextension Polyethylene (PE) platform, designed to provide exceptional toughness, sealing performance, and improved processability for packaging solutions.Borealis has introduced its innovative Borstar Nextension Polyethylene (PE) platform, designed to provide exceptional toughness, sealing performance, and improved processability for packaging solutions.
UK chocolate brand Walkers Chocolates has partnered with UPM Specialty Papers and EvoPak to transition from plastic to recyclable paper packaging for its products.