{"id":177667,"date":"2026-06-18T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=177667"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:04:54","slug":"recyclable-packaging-from-tray-to-tray-recycling-to-fibre-based-composite-solutions-and-label-adhesives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/recyclable-packaging-from-tray-to-tray-recycling-to-fibre-based-composite-solutions-and-label-adhesives\/","title":{"rendered":"Recyclable Packaging: From Tray-to-Tray Recycling to Fibre-Based Composite Solutions and Label Adhesives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The requirements for sustainable packaging will increase in 2026 \u2013 the\u00a0EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR)<\/a>\u00a0comes into force on 12 August. Three current developments demonstrate how companies are driving the circular economy forward: optimised sorting processes for PET trays, new fibre-based packaging solutions incorporating recycled plastic, and recycling-compatible adhesives for PET bottles. Together, they illustrate how \u2018design for recycling\u2019 is increasingly becoming the norm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Three approaches to improving recyclability: sorting technology for PET trays, fibre-based packaging containing recycled plastic, and recyclable adhesives for labels. Copyright f.l.t.r.: TOMRA, Dow & BASF<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Advances in PET Tray Recycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PET trays pose particular challenges for recycling: complex material structures, a lack of take-back schemes and low recycling rates. The Spanish company Sulayr is focusing on industrial tray-to-tray recycling<\/strong>. Together with TOMRA<\/a><\/strong>, a process chain has been developed that spans from sorting to extrusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the solution is the use of NIR sorting technology<\/strong>, which precisely identifies and separates different plastics. Complemented by flake sorting, purity levels of over 99.8% are achieved. This makes food-grade rPET (recycled polyethylene) possible \u2013 an important step for recycled materials in the packaging sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result: higher material yield, consistent quality and new applications for recycled PET trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: TOMRA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fibre-based Packaging with Recycled Plastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dow<\/a><\/strong> and the RDM Group are taking a different approach: Multiboard CirculaRR<\/strong> combines recycled cardboard with certified, recycled polyethylene from advanced recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solution is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n