2:14 min Shrink packers
Flexible use of energy sources

Lower energy costs plus reliable production: KHS offers conversion of its shrink tunnels to alternative sources of energy

Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, prices for electricity, gas and oil ...
0:58 min Middle East, PET recycling systems
New recycling line

For a greener and cleaner future: Turkish PET recycler Akmert installs new Starlinger line

Akmert İplik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. is currently installing a Starlinger bottle-to-bottle ...
3:30 min Sorting and collection
Drink container recycling

TOMRA: European retailers get early look at reverse vending and deposit return at EuroShop

With several European regions set to introduce “deposit return systems” ...
3:32 min Recycled plastics, Chemical recycling
Combining mechanical and chemical PET/polyester recycling

Systemiq: New study highlights the potential for complementary plastic recycling technologies

A new synthesis study by system change company Systemiq explores how the scale-up of ...
1:26 min Facts & Figures, Labelling machines
Labelling

Sidel acquires Makro Labelling to expand offering in labelling machines

The Sidel Group expands its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies and ...
1:56 min Digitization, Sorting and collection
Digital recycling tool

TOMRA: Three new APIs integrate drink container recycling data from reverse vending into stores’ digital ecosystems

TOMRA has launched three new APIs that enable retailers to integrate data ...
2:40 min Sorting and collection
Sorting

GRAF gives a new life to black plastics using STEINERT technology

The GRAF Group has committed itself to taking a responsible approach to nature. For ...
2:10 min America, Recycled plastics
Recycling partnership

Direct Pack has reclaimed more than 16 million lbs of recycled PET plastic through partnership with city of Phoenix

Direct Pack and the City of Phoenix are working together to maximize ...
1:38 min Complete PET recycling plants
New PET recycling plant

ALPLA: Start of production at PET recycling team Targu Mures

The ALPLA Group, together with its joint venture partners Ecohelp and UPT, has ...
0:47 min India, Sheets & Films
Polyester film

Start of commercial production at new BOPET plant in Telangana

Ester Industries Limited, manufacturer of Polyester Films and Specialty Polymers in India, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Ester Filmtech Limited has commenced commercial production at new Polyester (BOPET) film manufacturing plant in the State of Telangana.