1:52 min Caps & Closures
Outlook

Origin confirms three new CapFormer lines nearing completion, eight total lines expected by end of year

CapFormers 2-4 being built and tested, expected to pass Factory Acceptance Tests in ...
1:55 min America, Sorting and collection
DRS

RLG supports Uruguay in the implementation of a Landmark Deposit Return System

In an exciting step forward towards a more sustainable Latin America, on Friday, ...
1:34 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Labels and sleeves
Adhesive removal

University of Reading: Plastic bottles easier to recycle with new degradable glue

A new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to better-quality recycled plastic, a new study has shown.
1:37 min Quality control, service
Analysis

GETEC Laboratory releases new analyses methodologies for better quality control of recycled PET packaging and textiles

GETEC Laboratory has introduced new analysis methodologies that offer detailed ...
1:35 min America, Sheets & Films
PET film

Evertis announces US $100 million investment in new production plant in the US

Evertis unveiled plans to build a new leading edge production plant in Columbia, SC. ...
0:50 min Additives
Additives

Avient unveils ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 4020L: New shelf life extender oxygen scavenging additive for PET packaging

Avient Corporation announces the launch of ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 4020L, an advanced ...
1:50 min Granulation
Granulation

CMG Granulators: New G55 Line - High Capacity, Robustness, Precision

CMG launches the new G55 granulator line, for high capacity applications.
1:13 min Caps & Closures
PET cap

Origin Materials announces commencement of PET cap commercial production

Origin CapFormer System 1 passes Site Acceptance Test and begins commercial production of PET closures their manufacturing center in Reed City, Michigan.
1:80 min America, Bottles and containers
Installation

Fadeplast choses SMI for the production of empty PET and rPET containers

Founded in 2013, Columbian company Fadeplast Buga S.A.S. produces empty PET ...
2:31 min Asia Pacific, Chemical recycling
Chemical recycling

SK chemicals to establish waste plastic recycling innovation center in Korea

SK chemicals has embarked on establishing a comprehensive plastic recycling solution center in Korea. This center will encompass the production of circular recyclable raw materials, demonstration research, and material production.