Recycling

trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy, with support from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a global non-profit organization, launched an initiative to supply waste management projects with 50 starter kits to identify different plastic types on the spot. Each kit contains trinamiX’s Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution, a smartphone, data analysis in the trinamiX spectroscopy cloud, real-time access to results via mobile app and the documentation of results in the customer portal. The usage is free for one year.

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trinamiX introduces handheld solution for convenient identification of more than 15 textile types and compositions

Additional application for carpet material identification
First public live demonstrations at the Greener Manufacturing Show in Cologne and Plastics Recycling World Expo 2022 in Cleveland, USA (both from 09.-10.11.2022)

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Premium brand instant noodle packaging made with 30% certified PCR plastic content launched in major retail outlets in Malaysia

This value chain collaboration enables ocean bound plastic (OBP) to be successfully brought back into circular material stream for conversion to high-quality flexible packaging

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Seeing misplaced plastic on the street, in nature or via a glowing screen can be at times a discomforting sight. However, there are luckily many solutions to this problem.

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• RecyClass approval opens the way for packaging converters and brand owners to improve recyclability of laminated flexible PE-based packaging.
• Approved solvent-free MOR-FREE™ and water-borne ROBOND™ adhesive systems to be added to REVOLOOP™ technology platform from Dow.

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UPM Raflatac and Orthex have joined forces to offer household products and their labeling made of recycled plastic saved from ending up as marine litter. The products include buckets, wash bowls and water scoops. To achieve this, both companies are part of value chains that collect the plastic waste and transform it back into raw materials.

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Aquapak is targeting the new European harmonised recyclability validation test methodology launched by CEPI, the European association representing the paper industry, for HydropolTM, its innovative polymer based on Polyvinylalcohol (PVOH).

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• Dow, W&H and B&B unveil next generation of recyclable packaging at K 2022 fair.
• New wide-format MDO-PE pouch with final web width of 2x1260 mm designed for recyclability without compromising on quality, efficiency nor performance.
• Printed at 400 meters per minute. Final validation on commercial packaging line with 80 bags per minute.

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New dedicated recycling plant adding 200,000 Tonnes capacity. Commissioning in 2023 and expected to be fully operational by 2025

Builds new capability based on 20 years of experience in meeting the needs of the circular economy through its CICLIC® and GRANIC® product lines.
Wide range of CICLIC® brand recycled polyolefins matching virgin resin properties with up to 70% reduction in carbon footprint
Up-cycling with fully traceable waste streams, to deliver consistent and reliable products

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ExxonMobil will demonstrate sustainable solutions which include certified-circular polymers made using its Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling of plastic waste at the booths of industry-leading machine manufacturers (OEM) at K2022. For full details and directions to these OEM collaborations, visitors should visit ExxonMobil’s Information Hub (North Entrance #11).

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