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Circularity provisions lacking from EU Clean Industrial State Aid Framework

4 days ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

Denmark-headquartered sustainable packaging manufacturer Faerch has joined an alliance of companies, umbrella organisations, and NGOs urging the European Commission to include targeted support for circularity within the draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF). Although circularity is recognised as a key pillar of the Clean Industrial Deal, it is remarkably absent from CISAF’s main areas of focus.
APR adds Kiwa Netherlands to certification program

4 days ago | sustainableplastics.com | Jim Johnson

The Association of Plastic Recyclers is adding to the trade group's third-party certification program that works with outside companies to provide recycling audits. Kiwa Netherlands becomes the latest certification group within the APR PCR Certification Program and also performs audits for the RecyClass, a Belgium-based non-profit that provides plastic recycling guidelines in Europe. Rita Phillip is program director for the APR PCR Certification Program.
Normec OWS, B4Plastics unveil biodegradation pre-screening platform

4 days ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

Biodegradability and compostability testing laboratory Normec OWS has partnered with Belgian biomaterials company B4Plastics on the development of a new biodegradation pre-screening platform. The companies announced the launch of the platform, which is set to drastically reduce the time required for testing biodegradable materials, on 3 June.
Borealis makes key appointments in Polyolefins business area

5 days ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

Austria-based polyolefins producer Borealis has announced four new appointments to key leadership positions in the commercial area, all reporting directly to Craig Arnold, Executive Vice President (EVP) Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions and Base Chemicals.
Plastics Hall of Fame taps 18 new honorees for 2025

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Jim Johnson

A new group of 18, representing innovation dating back decades, are joining the Plastics Hall of Fame. "Our members represent all aspects of the plastics industry. They are pioneering researchers, scholars, innovators, and leaders worldwide who created materials and products that have answered society's needs and transformed our lives," the Hall of Fame said in announcing this year's class. Members of the new class will be inducted Oct. 7 at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Tomra launches system for reusable takeaway packaging

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

Tomra is expanding its range of reverse vending machines for reusable applications. The new system builds on the world’s first reuse system for hot and cold drink cups which piloted in Aarhus, Denmark, for the past year. The Norway-based sorting machinery manufacturer has now unveiled a Reuse Collection Point (RCP) capable of handling food packaging like boxes and bowls. The new reverse vending machine was unveiled at the Reuse Economy Expo in Paris.
Fossil-free plastics must complement recycling, says new Systemiq report

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

A new report from sustainability consultancy Systemiq is calling on the European Union to accelerate the development of fossil-free plastics as a critical component of its clean industrial future. The report argues that reuse, recycle, and reuse measures will not be enough to fully limit fossil-based virgin plastic production.
Indonesia launches ‘stop plastic pollution’ campaign

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has launched a national campaign themed ‘Stop Plastic Pollution’ as part of its commemoration of World Environment Day. Speaking at a press conference, Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said the government is committed to limiting imports of virgin plastic into the country. He added that policies to fight plastic pollution must go beyond domestic agenda.
Balrampur Chini Mills unveils India’s first PLA brand

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML), one of the largest sugar manufacturing companies in India, has launched the country’s first polylactic acid (PLA) brand. Last year, the company has also announced plans to build India’s first industrial-scale PLA plant. The planed facility will have a capacity of 80,000 tonnes per year and is expected to be completed by mid 2027.
Carbios signs first offtake agreements for chemically recycled PET

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

Carbios has signed its first multi-year offtake contracts for chemically recycled PET from its planned commercial plant in Longlaville, France. The French biotech company signed multi-year sales contracts with France-based cosmetic brands L'oréal and L'Occitane en Provence. These commercial contracts confirm the demand from global leading brands for recycled and recyclable PET from enzymatic recycling, Carbios said in a statement announcing the deal.