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The use of plastics in the food industry is strictly regulated. That is why only very few recyclates can be used in this field so far. In the case of recycled polycarbonate chocolate molds, for example, the recyclate does not meet the requirements for reuse as a mold. Therefore, a processing strategy for a closed loop for chocolate molds made of polycarbonate was developed at the Institute for Plastics Technology at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. You can read the full articel at (P+): https://lnkd.in/e8-aGwgM Text: Ann-Christin Rusko and Dr. Christian Bonten (both University of Stuttgart ) #polycarbonate #recycling #plasticsrecycling #plasticsinsights

✂️#packaging snippets in the month of #november: 👏 Pregis a global leader in high-performance #flexiblepackaging achieved International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) 💰 US cleanroom film and bags market forecast to reach $1.98 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% ♻️ Nestlé UK invests in Durham plastic recycling plant by Impart Recycling to process challenging flexible plastics from food packaging into pellets for new products like postbags & refuse bags 🚩 ProAmpac introduces ProActive PCR retort pouches as a sustainable alternative to conventional multilayer retort packaging options 📦 Smurfit Kappa expands bag-in-box portfolio of sustainable films with a new recyclable film 🏭 Amcor plans to purchase mechanically recycled PE resin for films from Nova Chemicals’ forthcoming plant in Connersville, IN 🚀 Coveris Group to launch a new recyclable, flexible thermoforming film solution, Formpeel P 🐟 UK-based packaging consultancy and manufacturer DuoUK has developed a shrink film utilising Oceanix HDPE from Plastix, a recycled plastic made from 98% maritime waste such as fishing nets and ropes #packagingnews #circulareconomy #recyclability

MoQuP-R to explore quality monitoring along the plastic recycling chain The Dutch National Growth Fund programme Circular Plastics NL has granted a subsidy of 1.9 million euro to cofinance the 2.6 million euro research project Monitoring Quality in Plastic Recycling (MoQuP-R). The project consortium consists of the circular plastic research institute Nationaal Testcentrum Circulaire Plastics, Maastricht University, TNO, LyondellBasell, Danone, Graham Packaging International, and Verpact. The project will run for three years from September 2024. Plastic packaging recycling goals have not received focus on recyclate quality which is partly due to the way recycling rates have been calculated until 2022: any material stream coming out of a plastic sorting plant is considered recycled independent of the actual subsequent recycling process. This is now slowly changing with measuring the so-called washed and dried flake but is still far from complete and definitely not yet suitable for PCR quality prediction. In this project, we focus on the necessary quality monitoring tools and the application of existing models related to the prediction of recyclate quality in order to increase the use of PCR in packaging. An integral approach should allow adjustment along the circular value chain to improve PCR quality. More information on the project can be found at https://lnkd.in/eDUKm78J and will be presented at the CPNL Project Launch on 28 May: https://lnkd.in/e7Es2PAb. #circulareconomy #plastics #recycling #groeifonds

For over a year now, Albéa has been collaborating with PLASTICE, to close the loop and contribute to a more circular economy for plastic packaging: https://plastice.eu/. “We are proud to take part in the PLASTICE project. At Albéa, we believe in the value of packaging, and we are doing everything we can to prevent it from ending up as waste. This includes reinventing the way packaging is designed, recycled so that the material can be used again. We are working on analyzing and testing materials from chemical recycling technologies in order to define new packaging design and recycling guidelines, to share at industry level in Europe.” commented Laurine Friche, Material Science Expert at Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance.   Funded by the European Union, the ambition of PLASTICE is to make the plastic value chain more integrated and circular, valorizing waste products as a valuable asset for chemical industries. This project aims at increasing significantly the amount of plastic being valorized into new feedstocks. This requires long-term research and involves scientific, economic, technological, and societal aspects. From four “demo sites” located in Spain, Italy and Austria, PLASTICE and its partners focus on valorizing a wide range of plastic and textile waste which are still unsorted today, by implementing cutting-edge technologies along the whole recycling value chain.   A leading beauty packaging manufacturer and responsible packaging pioneer, Albéa will keep putting its expertise at the service of PLASTICE to facilitate the eco-design activities and promote the circular economy. #globalrecyclingday #circulareconomy #sustainability #responsiblebusiness #cooperation #innovation

What makes the „Pendik“ bag unique in its commitment to sustainability?    The new bicycle bag, from baesiq’s “pinqponq“ brand, has a significantly reduced carbon footprint thanks to BASF’s Ultramid® Ccycled®, a mass-balanced polyamide that supports the use of alternative raw materials from chemical recycling of plastic waste.     At the beginning of the production process at Ludwigshafen, BASF feeds pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires, completely replacing 100% of the fossil resources otherwise needed for the product. The proportion of recycled raw material is allocated to Ultramid® Ccycled® products using a certified mass balance approach.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnbbampH    #basf #wecreatechemistry #recycling #rawmaterials #circulareconomy   

Currently, there is a very limited number of public initiatives to take post-consumer plastics (PCP) from scrap to reusable filament. Although there is a list of plastic shredders and filament recycling machines available on the market, they are typically extremely expensive and time-consuming, making them unattainable for individual use, forcing people that want to pursue it to make DIY and hacked versions that often produce sub-par results. Do you know a good solution for this issue? How do you recycle these materials?

“The at-show encapsulated post-consumer recycle (PCR) layer was 46%, but we go up to 50% with complete control of where the recycle layer is located, whether inner, middle, or outer layer.” Learn more about our continued innovation in sustainable 5-gal pails that debuted this past week at NPE: The Plastics Show in this report by PlasticsToday. https://ow.ly/nNKP50RBPiN

What makes the „Pendik“ bag unique is its commitment to sustainability.   The new bicycle bag, from baesiq’s “pinqponq“ brand, has a significantly reduced carbon footprint thanks to BASF’s Ultramid® Ccycled®, a mass-balanced polyamide that supports the use of alternative raw materials from chemical recycling of plastic waste.   At the beginning of the production process at Ludwigshafen, BASF feeds pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires, completely replacing 100% of the fossil resources otherwise needed for the product. The proportion of recycled raw material is allocated to Ultramid® Ccycled® products using a certified mass balance approach.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gUAbuMSu   #basf #wecreatechemistry #recycling #rawmaterials #circulareconomy

We are committed to driving positive change in the packaging industry. Our latest white paper sheds light on the pivotal role of increased plastic packaging recycling and its integration into new packaging materials. According to a recent report in Packaging Europe, mechanical recycling stands out as the most environmentally friendly option. However, only recycled PET (rPET) and a handful of single-source streams have met the stringent standards for contact-sensitive applications in major markets like food and beverage, cosmetics, and personal care. Our innovative CleanStream® technology represents a giant leap forward by providing a closed-loop system for mechanically processing domestically recovered household waste polypropylene (PP) back into food-grade packaging. Let's drive change together! Read the full white paper: https://hubs.li/Q023-SNl0 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RecyclingInnovation #BMoreTogether

MOULDED PULP PACKAGING Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow * Discover the versatility of MM Moulded Pulp, with its long history reaching back more than 120 years and experiencing a revival for modern applications.  * Explore the latest eco-friendly breakthrough from MM Group, a game-changing, fibre-based, plastic-free solution. Leveraging thermoformed wet-moulding technology, this recyclable packaging transforms industries like Food & Specialities, Pharma & Healthcare, Beauty & Personal Care, and more. Reducing Plastic, Redefining Tomorrow * The path towards a more sustainable future is a challenging one. The question, however, is not whether we will take it, but how. Our answer is simple: together. * As a leader in the global packaging industry, we recognize our responsibility. With MM Moulded Pulp, we strive to make the transition from plastic packaging to compostable, renewable and recyclable alternatives effortless for our customers. * Additionally, we aim to inspire consumers to embrace recycling without the hassle. To fulfill this mission, we've dedicated extensive time to research and development. #sustainability #ecopackaging #plasticfreesolution #mouldedpulp