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Europe has been the top innovator in plastic waste management for the past three decades, a new report by the European Patent Office (EPO) reveals. Data shows that innovation in plastic waste management has outpaced other technology fields, with patenting activity increasing 18-fold during the period from 1990 to 2023. The growth in applications intensified […]
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move towards sustainable living, state govt launched fully compostable water bottles at ‘Vrithi 2025′ Green Kerala Conclave, which concluded on Saturday in the capital city. The eco-friendly green bottles, made from biodegradable materials, are set to offer a viable alternative to plastic. The initiative, led by Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) […]
The fourth edition of the World Plastic Connection Summit is bringing together industry experts in plastic processing, design, and sustainability in São Paulo, Brazil. Taking place between April 8 and 10, the event is organised by Think Plastic Brazil and the Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). […]
OSLO, Norway – Agilyx ASA (OSE: AGLX) (OTCQX: AGXXF) (“Agilyx” or “the company”) announces the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Carlos Monreal. Plastyx aims to be Europe’s leading feedstock supplier to the advanced plastic recycling market. Plastyx Ltd. is a 60:40 joint venture between Agilyx and Circular Resources SARL. Mr. Monreal will serve […]
Rialti is set to launch new polypropylene (PP) compounds incorporating recycled content at PRSE. The new grades contain a mix of post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content, ranging from 30% to 40% PCR and 20% to 40% PIR. The materials are designed for structural applications in sectors where material properties are critical. This […]
Packaging manufacturer Berry Global has collaborated with snacks and sweets producer Mars to launch its pantry jars for M&M’S, Skittles and Starburst brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, excluding jar lids. The announcement advances the ongoing collaboration between Berry and Mars to develop packaging made with recycled content and builds on a previous launch of […]
Midwest-based Plastic Recycling, Inc. is looking to provide compounds for OEMs and automotive manufacturers that fit a wide range of specifications and just happen to be made from e-scrap. The company is offering three new polystyrene and three new ABS compounds from recycled electronics. Marco Meloni, PRI’s chief operating officer, told E-Scrap News that the […]
Chandigarh-based startup PolyCycl has launched its patented chemical recycling technology aimed at addressing the growing plastic waste problem. This fully indigenous innovation, developed over a decade, enables the conversion of single-use and hard-to-recycle plastics into food-grade polymers, renewable chemicals, and sustainable fuels, according to the company. The technology offers a closed-loop recycling solution, preventing commonly […]