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The plastic recycling show - Middle East and Africa (PRS ME&A) was a valuable opportunity for me to learn about the latest developments and innovations in the plastics recycling industry. The event was the first and only one of its kind in the region, and it attracted a diverse and high-level audience of stakeholders from across the plastics value chain. I was impressed by the quality and variety of the exhibition, which showcased the latest solutions and technologies available on the market. I also enjoyed the conference, which featured international experts who addressed key themes such as circular economy, regulations, challenges, opportunities, trends and best practices in the sector. I gained a lot of insights and knowledge from the presentations and discussions, and I also had the chance to network with other professionals and exchange ideas and experiences. Some of the highlights of the event for me were: - The keynote speech by Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, who emphasized the importance of plastics recycling for achieving environmental sustainability and economic diversification in the region. - The panel discussion on "The role of plastics recycling in achieving a circular economy in the Middle East and Africa", which explored the opportunities and challenges of implementing circular economy principles in the region, and highlighted some of the successful initiatives and projects that are underway. - The presentation by Dr. Steve Wong, Executive President of China Scrap Plastics Association, who shared his insights on "The impact of China's waste import ban on global plastics recycling markets", which explained how the ban has affected the supply and demand dynamics of plastics scrap, and how it has created new opportunities for other regions to develop their own recycling capacities. - The demonstration by Erema Group, one of the leading suppliers of plastic recycling machinery and equipment, who showcased their innovative Intarema® technology, which enables high-quality recycling of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste with minimal energy consumption and emissions. Overall, I found the PRS ME&A to be a very informative and beneficial event for anyone involved or interested in plastics recycling. I think it was a great platform to raise awareness and promote collaboration among the various stakeholders in the region. I look forward to attending the next edition of the event in 2025.

This week R&D Scientists Zoe Pearson and Evie Jenkins along with Technical Manager Dr Stephen Rayner are attending the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. 👩🔬🔬♻️ The event features leading figures in recycled materials, recycling machinery, and services, showcasing the latest innovations and discussing the opportunities and challenges within Europe's plastic recycling industry. Topics covered include raw materials, design for recycling, collection, sorting, recycling of plastics from various waste streams, and incorporating recycled polymer into new products and applications. This offers many areas of interest for our team, including additives to aid recycling, recycled material sourcing opportunities for masterbatches, compounds and roto powders, potential research collaborations and the latest updates on the regulatory landscape of recycled plastics. #PlasticsRecyclingShow #PRSE2024 #RecyclingInnovation #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling

Thrilled to introduce Marika Knorr, Head of Sustainability and Communication of CCL Label, as a speaker for the Circular Plastics Packaging Europe - 24th GEPET Series conference (6-7 May 2024, Rotterdam), as she presents on: "Sustainable shrink sleeves labels compatible with different recycling stream".   The conference will also explore the challenges and opportunities of promoting recycled plastics amid rising recyclate prices. Consumer pressure, voluntary pledges, and new legislation are key drivers in shaping optimism for recycled polymers, while logistical disruptions in the Red Sea impact PET feedstock and prices. The conference will also dissect the EU’s new Packaging & Package Waste regulations, focusing on incentivizing sorting and recycling facilities and investing in advanced technologies for better quality recycled materials. Additionally, discussions will delve into the role of chemical recycling technologies in building a circular economy, addressing challenges in mass balance and recycled content allocation. Market readiness for scaling up reuse systems and implementing clear requirements for reusable packaging design will also be assessed.   Plus as part of the Circular Plastics Packaging Europe - 24th GEPET Series conference, there will be a half-day workshop on “Recycled Packaging for Food Contact” offered as an independent session. Access your delegate pass here: https://lnkd.in/daRRT6rk Access the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dz4ZRn-K Mark your presence here: https://lnkd.in/gX996qNg Early bird tickets are available from €1095. We look forward to your participation in Rotterdam! liming low | Fu Huiyan | Cyn Yeo - CMP   #CircularEconomy #PlasticPackaging #Sustainability #Recycling #GEPET #cmtGEPET #cmtCPP #foodcontact #rfpc #rpet #petrecycling #petbottling #plastics #drs

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Thrilled to introduce Drea Berghorst, Managing Director of Plastics Europe as a speaker for the Circular Plastics Packaging Europe - 24th GEPET Series conference (6-7 May 2024, Rotterdam), as she presents on: "Accelerating the transition of the EU plastics to circularity and net zero"   The conference will also explore the challenges and opportunities of promoting recycled plastics amid rising recyclate prices. Consumer pressure, voluntary pledges, and new legislation are key drivers in shaping optimism for recycled polymers, while logistical disruptions in the Red Sea impact PET feedstock and prices. The conference will also dissect the EU’s new Packaging & Package Waste regulations, focusing on incentivizing sorting and recycling facilities and investing in advanced technologies for better quality recycled materials. Additionally, discussions will delve into the role of chemical recycling technologies in building a circular economy, addressing challenges in mass balance and recycled content allocation. Market readiness for scaling up reuse systems and implementing clear requirements for reusable packaging design will also be assessed.   As part of the Circular Plastics Packaging Europe - 24th GEPET Series conference, there will be a half-day workshop on “Recycled Packaging for Food Contact” offered as an independent session. Access your delegate pass here: https://lnkd.in/daRRT6rk Access the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dz4ZRn-K Mark your presence here: https://lnkd.in/gX996qNg Early bird tickets are available from €1095. We look forward to your participation in Rotterdam! liming low | Fu Huiyan | Cyn Yeo - CMP   #CircularEconomy #PlasticPackaging #Sustainability #Recycling #GEPET #cmtGEPET #cmtCPP #foodcontact #rfpc #rpet #petrecycling #petbottling #plastics #drs  

Thrilled to introduce Paolo Glerean, Chairman of RecyClass, as a speaker for the Circular Plastics Packaging Europe - 24th GEPET Series conference (6-7 May 2024, Rotterdam), as he presents on: Towards harmonization of plastics packaging & recyclability claims across the world -New DFR guidelines & recyclability certification schemes moving forward The conference will also explore the challenges and opportunities of promoting recycled plastics amid rising recyclate prices. Consumer pressure, voluntary pledges, and new legislation are key drivers in shaping optimism for recycled polymers, while logistical disruptions in the Red Sea impact PET feedstock and prices. The conference will also dissect the EU’s new Packaging & Package Waste regulations, focusing on incentivizing sorting and recycling facilities and investing in advanced technologies for better quality recycled materials. Additionally, discussions will delve into the role of chemical recycling technologies in building a circular economy, addressing challenges in mass balance and recycled content allocation. Market readiness for scaling up reuse systems and implementing clear requirements for reusable packaging design will also be assessed.   Plus as part of the Circular Plastics Packaging Europe - 24th GEPET Series conference, there will be a half-day workshop on “Recycled Packaging for Food Contact” offered as an independent session. Access your delegate pass here: https://lnkd.in/daRRT6rk Access the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dz4ZRn-K Mark your presence here: https://lnkd.in/gX996qNg Early bird tickets are available from €1095. We look forward to your participation in Rotterdam! liming low | Fu Huiyan | Cyn Yeo - CMP   #CircularEconomy #PlasticPackaging #Sustainability #Recycling #GEPET #cmtGEPET #cmtCPP #foodcontact #rfpc #rpet #petrecycling #petbottling #plastics #drs

Last week, we proudly introduced our Sustainable European Consumables Program (ECP), a significant step forward in the label industry's journey towards greater sustainability. Our labels, made entirely from 100% recycled vellum, underscore our commitment to environmentally-friendly practices. Choosing our ECP labels represents an important decision for businesses aiming for sustainable operations. These labels not only reduce carbon emissions by up to 20% but also minimize water and energy consumption during their production. Produced in Europe, our ECP labels offer the perfect blend of environmental responsibility and competitive pricing, ensuring superior quality. Explore more about how our ECP aligns with your business's sustainability aspirations. Click below to learn more about this innovative launch: https://lnkd.in/e9bugESm #SATO #SATOEurope #EuropeanConsumablesProgram #Sustainability #Recycled #ECP #Labels #LabelPrinting

SOL-REC 2: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Complex Material Recycling ♻️ Food packaging is crucial in reducing food waste, but it often ends up in landfills due to recycling complexities. SOL-REC 2 is changing that narrative by focusing on multi-material recycling and innovative sorting techniques. The Sol-Rec 2 Project is making remarkable strides in addressing the challenges of plastic recycling and sustainable food packaging. Dr.Kranthi Maniam, CSci, CEng, a Senior Project Leader of Technology at TWI, recently presented findings from the European Commission-funded project at the CIRCULAR FoodPack Conference in Germany. His insightful presentation showcased the significant technical achievements and industry benefits of the SOL-REC 2 project, focusing on food packaging and demonstrating a critical step forward in addressing the challenges of plastic recycling and sustainable packaging. The event at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany was a hub for discussing circularity in the food packaging sector. TWI has collaborated on this significant project with Solvionic, Mikrolin, Plastigram Industries a.s., AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics, Materials Innovation Centre (MatIC), University of Leicester and FiliGrade Sustainable Watermarks. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eMzVSvnf #PlasticRecycling #Plastic #FoodPackaging #Recycling #Horizon2020

Turning challenges into opportunities: the journey in plastics recycling ♻ Around the world, the problem of improperly disposed plastic waste is becoming increasingly evident, causing negative impacts that affect us all. However, while we face this challenge, it is important to remember that polymers play a vital role in our society, with numerous applications covering sectors such as mobility, health, real estate, food and even leisure. In view of this, it is crucial to find sustainable ways of keeping these essential materials in our lives. Our aim is to transform the current linear plastics economy into a circular economy. I recently had the opportunity to delve deeper into this topic during a two-day seminar on plastic recycling. The event, held at the prestigious Institute of Polymeric Materials and Testing at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, not only gave me a deeper understanding of polyolefins and their recycling process, but also opened my eyes to a promising approach that has not yet been explored as much: the mechanical recycling of plastics. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Prof. DI Dr.mont. Jörg Fischer and his team - DI Moritz Mager, DI in Johanna Langwieser, Clemens Pühringer, and Ing. Alexander Lovas - for organizing such an enriching seminar. I must also thank the AEE INTEC and my team colleagues - DI (FH) Christian Platzer, DI in Dr. in Bettina Muster-Slawitsch, and Bsc. arianna quintana - for sharing the vision that plastic waste can be turned into real opportunities. Ultimately, the issue of plastic waste is not just a problem, but an opportunity to rethink our processes, adopt more sustainable practices and build a future in which polymers continue to contribute to humanity's progress in a responsible and environmentally conscious way. #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling #Sustainability #EnvironmentalInnovation #JKU #IPMT #AEEINTEC #TeamWork #TransformingChallengesIntoOpportunities