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Trace additive could help compostable PLA plastics break down in backyard bins
28/08/2026 -
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a new strategy that could help compostable plastics break down more quickly under everyday composting conditions,...
Avantium progresses toward FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, strengthens commercial and licensing momentum, and prepares financing package for next growth phase
28/08/2026 -
Key Business HighlightsStatus of the start – up activities at the FDCA Flagship Plant:o The oxidation unit of the FDCA Flagship Plant has been successfully commissioned,...
Portuguese PET film producer expands in Mexico / Focus on North American business
31/08/2026 -
Portuguese PET film producer expands in Mexico / Focus on North American businessâ By Plasteurope.com staff â CEO Manuel José Matos Gil (Photo: Evertis)At its Pesqueràa site in the...
Solvent-based PP recycling: European launch in Antwerp delayed until 2029
28/08/2026 -
Solvent-based PP recycling: European launch in Antwerp delayed until 2029â By Plasteurope.com staff â Food packaging made from PP containing recycled material (Photo: IPL Schoeller)The...
Addio a Crocco, pioniere del packaging flessibile
27/08/2026 -
All'età di 89 anni si è spento il fondatore dell'azienda vicentina. Dalla meccanica all’estrusione del polietilene, ha contribuito alla crescita del settore e al recupero degli scarti produttivi....
New packaging rules for less waste and easier recycling
26/08/2026 -
© European CommissionFrom 12 August 2026, new rules on packaging and packaging waste apply in the EU. This will change the way products are packaged to protect the environment and...
Metsä Group invests EUR 25 million in the production of Muoto fibre packaging in Äänekoski, Finland
26/08/2026 -
© Metsä GroupAs for Metsä’s other innovation projects, the development of the lignin product and carbon capture is continuing as planned, but the conditions for the Kuura textile...
HDS-Chemie takes over distribution in Austria, Central Europe
27/08/2026 -
HDS-Chemie takes over distribution in Austria, Central Europeâ By Plasteurope.com staff â Effective 1 June 2026, distributor HDS-Chemie (Vienna;Â
Riciclo di compositi su gomma
26/08/2026 -
L'impianto mobile YouRban nasce da un progetto europeo coordinato dal Politecnico di Milano. 26 agosto 2026 08:42 Con il...
ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal and M/s. Natures Bioplastics Pvt. Ltd. Develop Biodegradable Films for Milk and Water Packaging
24/08/2026 -
The use of plastic-based films has contributed to severe environmental pollution and ecological harm due to their non-biodegradability, persistence in ecosystems. Recognizing the urgent...
New BOPP line to significantly expand capacity at Atessa site in Italy
25/08/2026 -
New BOPP line to significantly expand capacity at Atessa site in Italyâ By Plasteurope.com staff â Italian BOPP film manufacturer Irplast (Empoli; www.irplast.com) has announced plans to...
Cambio al vertice di KraussMaffei Extrusion
24/08/2026 -
Ren Xinting subentra a Ralf Benack mantenendo la direzione di KraussMaffei China e le responsabilità del mercato asiatico. 24 agosto...
Il film in bobina è già un imballaggio?
24/08/2026 -
EuPF contesta l'interpretazione di Bruxelles sulla qualifica di fabbricante attribuita a chi produce il film estensibile in bobina. 24...
Italian agricultural film producer teams up with film extruder Aniplast
24/08/2026 -
Italian agricultural film producer teams up with film extruder Aniplastâ By Plasteurope.com staff â Italian manufacturer of plastic films for agricultural applications Eiffel...
Elion elettrica per tappi debutta a Fakuma
21/08/2026 -
Netstal lancerà alla fiera tedesca una pressa Elion 3200 CAP con stampo a 72 cavità e ciclo di 1,8 secondi. 21 agosto 2026...
Recycle Week Toolkit published
21/08/2026 -
Recycle Week 2026 toolkit publishedRecycle Week 14–20 September Recycle Now, the citizen campaign managed by global environmental action NGO WRAP, has...
UK Government delays plastic films and flexible packaging collections
20/08/2026 -
Councils in England will not be required to collect items until the 1st April 2030.
Syensqo unveils its latest soil release polymer, Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium
20/08/2026 -
Designed for liquid laundry detergents, the new solution delivers significant performance in short and cold wash cycles.
FPSA owners acquire French food packaging specialist
21/08/2026 -
FPSA owners acquire French food packaging specialistâ By Plasteurope.com staff â French packaging manufacturer Plex (Val-de-Virieu, France; www.plex-emballage.fr) has new owners. Olivier...

