Henkel’s new hot melt adhesive, Technomelt EM 335 RE, enables clean separation between a label and a PET bottle. This allows for more efficient PET recycling and cleaner flakes. According to the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), PET bottles must be designed so that they can easily be recycled. At the same […]
Elkem ASA’s Silicones division has published research it the journal Science that outlines a process to recycle silicones. In collaboration with CNRS and Activation researchers, Elkem scientists have developed a process to recycle silicones back to their chlorosilanes states, enabling the creation of new silicones across various technologies. The paper is titled Gallium-catalyzed recycling of […]
Covestro recently announced plans to build a pilot plant for recycling of elastomers. The company will fund the development and construction project of the state-of-the-art pilot plant at Covestro’s site in Leverkusen, Germany. The construction is estimated to take about one year until technical completion. According to Covestro, the technological development to recycle Vulkollan® marks […]
The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), a global network of more than 60 companies dedicated to supporting and accelerating the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials, has published a position paper outlining the importance of chemical and physical recycling and what is needed to realize its potential. In a […]
The FEICA webinar, held April 23, 2024, 10:00-11:00 CET, will explore what laminating adhesives are, outlining their benefits, the way they pass through the recycling processes, and the adhesive industry’s activities to promote the continuous evolution of recyclable adhesive products. The webinar includes opportunities to learn about a pivotal technology in the packaging industry, gaining […]
Arkema is celebrating 30 years of specialty polymer recycling and is expanding its certified range. The company operates Agiplast, a high-performance polymer recycler/regenerator that became part of the Arkema group in 2021. Agiplast is a global leader in the recycling of high-performance thermoplastics since 1994. Within Agiplast, Arkema’s Virtucycle® custom recycling program has now developed […]
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