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🎤 We're excited to announce Patrick Neumann, Product Manager Circular Plastics at Interzero, as one of our esteemed experts at the Closing The Loop With Recycling Forum on March 5-6 in Munich, Germany - https://bit.ly/3GOufop! Patrick will delve into the critical aspects of sorting and recycling in today's packaging waste landscape. His session will explore: 🔍 Challenges in Sorting & Recycling: Unveiling implications and pathways to superior feedstock for both mechanical and chemical recycling. 📈Bridging the Gap: Understanding the disparities between recycled content targets and the actual recycling capacities in play. 🛍️ Packaging Design Challenges: Exploring industry hurdles in optimizing packaging design for a circular economy. Patrick's expertise promises valuable insights into shaping a more sustainable future for packaging recycling. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with industry leaders like Patrick Neumann!🌟 #RecyclingForum #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

🎉 Circle Links go live at the LOOP forum! The LOOP forum in Copenhagen, one of the world’s largest fairs in the circular economy was the ideal place to promote and bring awareness to the concept of Circle Links 🔄 Circle Links is a concept based on recycling modular belts and scrap from production into new links, via patented plastic resin sorting technology. It helps reuse old plastic belt parts instead of throwing them away and adding to the waste. The idea plays into the company’s understanding of and responsibility towards sustainable solutions, as well as the mandatory goals placed on AMMEGA by the UN because of our signing of the UNGC directive ♻️ Circle Links will close the loop, securing compliance and transparency for the Ammeraal Beltech Modular belting, while saving CO2 and aiding the company in our ESG pledge towards sustainable solutions and a greener future 🌱 The LOOP forum guests welcomed our concept with interest and excitement, proving that circular economy ideas are worth exploring and expanding upon. It’s our ambition to adapt Circle Links to market needs and demand, so that we may take care of our planet – one step at a time 🤗 #CircleLinks #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Recycling #Innovation

In recent months, we’ve mapped plastic volumes across various Dutch plastic value chains, addressing a gap: a comprehensive overview that places the value chains side by side—by chain step and polymer type. 📅 Join us on November 7th at the Transition to Circularity event for the breakout session in round 2: Plastic Value Chains in Focus: Volumes per Step, Polymer Type, and Value Chain in the Netherlands. In this session, Strategic advisor Carlijn Röell, will present how each step of a value chain, categorized by polymer type, has been visualized in a clear and consistent way. But what insights can we draw from this data? 🔍 Key questions we’ll explore: - Where does the Netherlands stand in its circular ambitions for plastics? - Where are the bottlenecks across different value chains? - Are we focusing on the right priorities? This session will provide valuable insights for both the plastics market and the CPNL program, covering value chains such as: Packaging Automotive Electrical & Electronics Houseware, Leisure & Sports Agriculture, Farming & Gardening Textiles, and more. Transition to Circularity is a new networking event hosted by BioBased Circular (BBC), Groene Chemie, Nieuwe Economie, and Circular Plastic NL (CPNL). 🔗 Don’t miss out on the chance to dive into the latest insights and address more key takeaways for advancing the circular plastics economy! With over 300 participants already registered, only a few spots remain. Secure yours here: https://lnkd.in/ef-Un_-7 #CircularEconomy #CircularPlastics #CPNL #ValueChainAnalysis #Sustainability #GrowthFund #PlasticWasteManagement

Can advanced sorting contribute to plastic circularity in Europe? Find out in our new report with Eunomia Research & Consulting! 💡 In the face of increasing sustainability demands and upcoming EU regulations, this report examines the potential of object recognition technology to improve recycling efficiency and circularity. It offers a thoughtful analysis of how these innovations can address current challenges and their role in meeting future sustainability goals. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/duUX4pt9 The big picture: 🌍 The plastic packaging industry faces growing demands for sustainability, driven by public and governmental pressures, and upcoming EU regulations like the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR) expected in late 2024. 🌍 This report covers the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK, highlighting the potential of object recognition to significantly impact circularity in certain plastic formats. Key insights: 🔍 For many plastic packaging types, optimizing existing sorting technologies is sufficient for improved circularity. 🔍 Where challenges exist, object recognition technology is likely the most cost-effective advanced sorting solution compared to marker technology. 🔍 The industry and policymakers need to consider if marker technologies provide enough additional benefits to justify their cost and complexity. Read the report and let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/duUX4pt9 #Plastic #Recycling #CircularEconomy #AdvancedSorting #TOMRA

🌍🌱 Lohmann's LinerLoop Concept for Paper Liner Recycling Shines at the Going Circular Competition 🏆 We are thrilled to have been among the finalists at the prestigious Going Circular Competition, organized by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Cologne in collaboration with VDI Kölner Bezirksverein e.V., VDE Cologne, and Innovationsstandort :metabolon. This esteemed event celebrates companies that are driving initiatives towards a circular economy, providing a platform to showcase sustainable practices and innovative strength. Under the patronage of Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economy, Small Business, Energy, and Climate Protection of North Rhine-Westphalia, the competition recognizes the importance of sustainable solutions. ♻️ Our LinerLoop project, a game-changer in paper liner recycling, impressed the jury and received recognition for its significant contribution to the circular economy. We had the opportunity to present our concept during the Circular Economy Forum alongside other exceptional finalists on May 22. It was inspiring to witness the collective commitment to sustainability. 💭 With LinerLoop, we address the pressing issue of liner waste, which occupies a vast area globally, equivalent to 1.5 times the size of Switzerland. Annually, the adhesive tape industry alone generates approximately 8,472 square meters of liner waste. Through collaboration with UPM Specialty Papers, we foster cooperation and co-creation to support customers in transitioning to recyclable paper liners and ensuring recyclability. Furthermore, we have established a network of recycling providers to collect the waste, striving to significantly reduce industry-wide waste volumes. Evert Smit, Director of Scouting at Lohmann, emphasized the significance of the project, stating, "We knew that recycling carrier materials had to be part of our sustainability plan. We wanted to take the first step and set a new standard for our industry. We now hope that others in the adhesive tape industry will follow suit and join forces in advocating for sustainability." 🤝 Being a finalist at the Going Circular Competition underscores our commitment to environmentally friendly innovations and our contribution to a sustainable future. We remain dedicated to strengthening our position as pioneers in the adhesive tape industry, driving innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote the circular economy. Many thanks to IHK Köln for this outstanding event and the commitment to support and drive circularity in our industries. #GoingCircular2024 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Lohmann 

Plastic recycling is rapidly emerging as a significant business opportunity driven by increasing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures. With global efforts to promote sustainability, the demand for recycled plastic products is rising. Businesses in this sector are not only helping to address environmental challenges but also tapping into a lucrative market, as consumers and companies alike seek more eco-friendly materials. Innovations in recycling technology and the circular economy model are further boosting the profitability and scalability of plastic recycling ventures, making it a vital industry for the future. #Plastic #Recycling #Sustainability #circulareconomy #RACE #raceconferences

At KURZ, sustainability isn't just a buzzword – it's ingrained in everything we do. Today, we're thrilled to share three key facts about our sustainable embellishment practices: 1️⃣ No Plastic Film: Unlike the general perception of metallization, our transfer products do not transfer a plastic film. Only a thin, dry lacquer is transferred, while the transfer carrier is peeled off during application. 2️⃣ Minimal Material: We're committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimizing material usage. That's why we've cut down our transfer carrier material from 12µm down to just 6µm, bringing less material into the industrial cycle. 3️⃣ Recycling Innovation: Introducing KURZ RECOSYS® – our cutting-edge recycling system. With RECOSYS® 2.0, used transfer carrier material can be recycled, transforming it into valuable raw material known as RECOSYS® rPET. At KURZ, sustainability isn't just a goal – it's a journey. Join us as we continue to innovate and pave the way for a circular, more eco-conscious future. Together, we can make a difference. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dQmWz7Pb #leonhardkurz #sustainablepackaging #recycling #circulareconomy

Sustainable Future in Plastics: Bausano's Innovative Role in the Circular Economy Bausano is leading the charge towards a sustainable future in the plastics industry, addressing both challenges and opportunities within Europe's circular economy. Their pioneering solutions are setting new standards for eco-friendly production and recycling, aiming to create a closed-loop lifecycle for plastic materials. Through advanced technology and innovative practices, Bausano is driving significant progress in reducing plastic waste and environmental impact. Their commitment to sustainability not only aligns with global environmental goals but also demonstrates how industries can evolve to meet the demands of a greener economy. How do you see the integration of circular economy principles transforming the plastics industry in the next decade? #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PlasticsInnovation #EcoFriendly #GreenTech #EnvironmentalImpact

July Fourth was an opportunity to reflect on and share more about EcoEnclose's focus on domestic manufacturing - how this commitment supports our vision of #circularity and recognize its tradeoffs. While EcoEnclose has a robust global manufacturing network (and often provides enterprise brands with overseas produced packaging to balance their circularity and budget needs), we generally prioritize domestic manufacturing to support our vision for circularity. Learn more about why: https://lnkd.in/gnGTfJMf This commitment specifically: 👉 Means we are sourcing #PCW generated here in the US - reusing the #waste our communities are producing to create new goods. Shipping recycled content to Asia to be remanufactured into goods sold back to us was never a tenable solution for recycling, as the China Sword policy reinforced. Sourcing domestic waste drives localized investments in recycling infrastructure - supporting our goal to one day make all packaging out of packaging. 👉 Has given us more visibility and transparency when we trace where our recycled content actually comes from. 👉 Has allowed us to innovate more quickly and collaboratively, as our domestic plants have been more quick to adopt cutting edge materials such as Living Ink #algaeink and Sway seaweed film. 👉 Helps provide strong employment opportunities in our own backyard, strengthens our supply chain, and supports our broader vision for geopolitical independence and resilience. For brands who need overseas produced packaging in order to minimize costs or because the packaging is actually needed at your factories - we do have you covered! We'll simply share the pros and cons of different manufacturing locations when it comes to circularity (as well as costs, lead times, and more) to help you make the right decision for your brand.