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13 November 20237 November 2023

AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project

34 partners from 7 different countries participate in this initiative which aims to promote a demonstrable and replicable cluster for eco-efficient valorization of fishing and fish industries side-streams

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10 November 20239 November 2023

Goodyear And Visolis To Collaborate On The Production Of Isoprene By Upcycling Materials

The joint effort between Visolis and Goodyear will harness Visolis' technology to create premium isoprene from lignocellulosic feedstocks

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9 November 20236 November 2023

Our view on the “Zero Draft” for a Global Plastics Treaty

The ‘Zero Draft’ is a comprehensive document that contains various options for potential treaty provisions that could support progress on all three global outcomes we call for in our Vision Statement

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Plastics industry players clarify vision of Global Plastics Treaty legislation in response to UNEP draft

Plastic waste should be managed safely and without causing negative environmental impacts - from its initial handling to its final disposal

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Plant-based material science company Algenesis secures new funding to scale production and fight climate change

Seed round is led by First Bight Ventures and Circulate Capital

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Bemis Introduces Recycled Greenleaf Toilet Seat – a Simple, Sustainable Bathroom Upgrade

Leading Bidet and Toilet Seat Manufacturer Introduces 100% Recycled Plastic Seat

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8 November 20232 November 2023

Carbios obtains building and operating permits, in line with announced schedule, for world’s first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville

Once fully operational, the plant will have a processing capacity of 50,000 tons of PET waste and will create 150 jobs

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Biomüllverwertung: BAW-Sammelbeutel aktuell nicht empfehlenswert

Auf die Einbringung von BAW-Beuteln in reale großtechnische Bioabfallverwertungsanlagen sollte nach erster Einschätzung verzichtet werden, solange nicht gewährleistet werden kann, dass sich die Beutel vollständig abbauen

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Recycling organic waste: biodegradable bags not currently recommended

The BabbA project group initial evaluation is that we should avoid introducing biodegradable bags into real, large-scale biowaste recycling plants until it can be guaranteed that the bags will break down completely

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LanzaTech Forms Joint Venture with Olayan Financing Company to Deploy Carbon Recycling Technology in Saudi Arabia

The joint venture will deploy and develop projects utilizing LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology within KSA and selectively across the broader Middle East

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7 November 20232 November 2023

Plastics manufacturers unite around a common vision to redesign the European plastics system

Circular and net zero emissions ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap highlights urgent need for policy framework that stimulates circular markets and investments

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Naia™ Renew Fibers And The Game-Changing Potential Of Molecular Recycling Take Center At The 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, London

Eastman is pleased to be among the sponsors of the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference and present their molecular recycling technology

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6 November 202331 October 2023

Verpackungsverordnung: Biokunststoffe versus Rezyklate?

Der EP-Umweltausschuss stimmt über die Neuregelung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung ab. Biokunststoffe könnten künftig die Rezyklatquote senken

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3 November 202331 October 2023

New alliance for chemical recycling of textiles

Accelerating Circularity has launched the Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR)

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2 November 202331 October 2023

LCA, business, policy – The sustainability nexus

Next nova Session on 13 Decemvber 2023

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Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling

20 associations call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling

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Verbände fordern Anerkennung von „Fuel Use Exempt“-Massenbilanzierung

20 europäische Verbände fordern eine EU-weite Regulierung und Anerkennung von Massenbilanzen für das chemische Recycling nach der „Fuel Use Exempt“-Regel

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Hersteller von Kunststoffverpackungen warnen: Sonderregeln für Plastik sind ökologischer Irrweg!

Die Kritik richtet sich vor allem gegen Vorschläge der Berichterstatterin Frédérique Ries für Sonder-Reduktionsziele für Kunststoffverpackungen, Ausnahmen für Verbundverpackungen, sowie Verbote von Einwegverpackungen und Mehrwegquoten, die Ausnahmen für Verpackungen aus Wellpappe vorsehen

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30 October 202324 October 2023

Wandel der Kunststoffindustrie: Anteil fossiler Rohstoffe in Kunststoffproduktion rückläufig

Plastics Europe, der Verband der europäischen Kunststoffhersteller, veröffentlicht im Report „Plastics the Facts 2023“ aktuelle Zahlen zur globalen Kunststoffproduktion

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26 October 202323 October 2023

Recycling instead of wasting resources: hard evidence for contributions to sustainable business

New study from Fraunhofer-Institute UMSICHT proves: Recycling makes a significant contribution to sustainable business

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Recyceln statt Ressourcen verschwenden: Beiträge zum nachhaltigen Wirtschaften genau belegt

Neue Studie vom Fraunhofer UMSICHT belegt: Recycling trägt deutlich zum nachhaltigen Wirtschaften bei

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25 October 202319 October 2023

BASF and NEVEON provide hotel with recycled mattresses

Using an innovative recycling process developed by BASF, it is now possible to produce polyol on an industrial scale which is derived entirely from used mattresses

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BASF und NEVEON bringen recycelte Matratzen ins Hotel

Mittels eines von BASF entwickelten innovativen Recyclingverfahrens ist es gelungen, im Industriemaßstab Polyol herzustellen, welches vollständig aus Altmatratzen gewonnen wurde

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24 October 202317 October 2023

Verpackungsgesetz: EU ringt um Definition von „hochwertigem“ Recycling

Umweltorganisationen warnen vor dem Downcycling hochwertiger Materialien zu minderwertigen Produkten, da Papier zur größten Abfallquelle in der EU werden könnte

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Definition of ‘high-quality’ recycling takes centre stage in EU packaging law

Environmental groups warn against downcycling high-quality materials into lower-quality products, saying paper risks becoming the largest source of packaging waste in the EU

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23 October 202316 October 2023

Think that your plastic is being recycled? Think again

Plastic is cheap to make and shockingly profitable. It’s everywhere. And we’re all paying the price

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FENC’s Sustainable Products Empowering A World of Sports & Global Fashion

As a leader in the global polyester industry, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has always been committed to corporate sustainability for the long haul

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20 October 202315 October 2023

Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds

British consumers are angry at the retail industry for producing plastic waste and frustrated with current reuse and recycling systems, according to research from the University of Sheffield

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19 October 202315 October 2023

ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER realise reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material

When the reusable bottle reaches the end of its lifespan as determined by the number of cycles it goes through, it can now be turned into rPET at the ALPLArecycling plants and recycled into new bottles

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ALPLA und TÖNISSTEINER realisieren PET-Mehrwegflasche aus 100 Prozent Recyclingmaterial

Das Recycling-PET (rPET) für die innovative Verpackungslösung steuert ALPLArecycling aus eigener Produktion bei und nach Ablauf der Lebensdauer ist die Flasche vollständig wiederverwertbar

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18 October 202312 October 2023

OMV and Wood sign collaboration agreement for commercial licensing of OMV´s ReOil® technology

Circular economy solution: What was once waste turns into valuable raw material

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OMV und Wood unterzeichnen Kooperationsvereinbarung für die kommerzielle Lizenzierung der OMV ReOil®-Technologie

Kreislaufwirtschaft als Lösung: Was einst Abfall war, wird zu wertvollem Rohmaterial

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17 October 202311 October 2023

Wertvolle Materialien im Kreislauf halten. Interview mit Beate Edl, OMV

Nach der neuen EU-Single-Use-Plastics und Verpackungsrichtlinie muss bis 2025 eine Recyclingquote von 50%, bis 2030 eine von 55% erreicht werden, was die OMV Gruppe mit ihrem Portfolio an mechanischen und chemischen Recyclingtechnologien erfüllen kann

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New tech makes bio-based leather from leather waste

The research project reProLeather has resulted in a new technology to separate the chromium VI from the shredded leather fibres and create a bio-based alternative to PU and PVC binders

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13 October 20239 October 2023

Greenyl uses SKYPET® from SK Chemicals from ALBIS Portfolio for sustainable vinyl records

By choosing a material that is not only recyclable but also already contains a chemically recycled content, Greenyl is making a contribution to the circular economy

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Greenyl produziert nachhaltige Schallplatten mit SKYPET® von SK Chemicals aus dem ALBIS Portfolio

Mit seiner Entscheidung für ein Material, das nicht nur recycelbar ist, sondern auch bereits einen chemisch-recycelten Anteil enthält, leistet Greenyl damit einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America, and ExxonMobil, a leader in advanced recycling technology, are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers

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12 October 20237 October 2023

Industriezusammenschluss: Branchenverbände präsentieren gemeinsames Leitbild zur Kreislaufwirtschaft mit Kunststoffen

BDE, PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. und VCI legen 12 Positionen für die Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie vor

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A major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging

The new SURLYN™ grades will enable beauty brands and manufacturers to create sustainable and high-quality cosmetic packaging that stands out on the shelves

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11 October 20236 October 2023

Lummus’ Green Circle Announces Agreement for Advanced Plastic Recycling Technology with Dongyang Environment Group

Agreement strengthens Lummus’ experience developing and commercializing solutions for plastics circularity

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Ein glasklares Bekenntnis zur Nachhaltigkeit – tesafilm® Eco & Crystal jetzt mit 90 Prozent recyceltem PET-Träger

Im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie strebt das Unternehmen bis 2030 an, den Anteil recycelter und biobasierter Materialien in sämtlichen Produkten auf 70 Prozent zu erhöhen

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Diapers reloaded: 200 times faster recycling with light

Water and UV radiation dissolve crosslinked polymers of diaper inserts quickly, energy - efficiently and without chemicals

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Windeln reloaded: 200-mal schneller recyceln mit Licht

Wasser und UV-Strahlung lösen vernetzte Polymere von Windeleinlagen schnell, energiesparsam und ohne Chemikalien auf – Recycelte Kunststoffmoleküle vielseitig anwendbar

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The State of Fashion & Textile Circularity in WA (Western Australia)

New report has been prepared by WA Circular Fashion Consortium (WACFC) at Curtin University and advances the Circular Economy based action within the local clothing industry

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Natural Kimberley fibre could be the answer to improving WA’s fashion sustainability

The Curtin University-led State of Fashion and Textile Circularity in WA 2023 report highlighted how the state's charitable sector has been burdened by masses of low-quality textile waste

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Nike Debuts the ISPA Link Axis, an Exploration Into Circular Design

Nike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of innovation

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Nike schafft mit dem ISPA Link Axis den Durchbruch in der Nachhaltigkeit durch Kreislaufdesign

Beim Nike ISPA Link Axis geht es darum, das Gewagte noch gewagter zu machen

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10 October 20235 October 2023

United States: TotalEnergies and Borealis Start Up Baystar JV Polyethylene Unit 

The new PE unit, referred to as Bay 3, increases the Baystar site’s total production to over one million tons per year

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Vereinigte Staaten: Borealis und TotalEnergies nehmen Baystar JV Borstar® Polyethylene Anlage in Betrieb

Mit der neuen PE-Anlage, die auch als Bay 3 bezeichnet wird, erhöht sich die Gesamtproduktion des Standorts auf über eine Million Tonnen pro Jahr

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LanzaTech announces collaboration with Dow to introduce bio-degradable cleaning solution

LanzaTech Global, Inc., the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, has collaborated with Dow to introduce a new biodegradable surfactant to the home care market.