Recycling

Marchesini Group, a leading company in the design and production of automatic lines and machines for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics packaging, has become a conscious and active player in the field of sustainability in the packaging supply chain.

Aliplast, a subsidiary of Herambiente and part of the Hera Group, and one of Europe’s leading companies in plastic regeneration, has acquired the PET recycling operations of Gurit Italia located in Carmignano di Brenta (Padua, Italy).

The winners of the eighth annual Plastics Recycling Awards Europe were announced on the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which took place in Amsterdam on 1 and 2 April. The 2025 winners exemplify the best advances in the use of recycled plastics in products, as well as the latest innovations in technology and machinery that facilitate plastics recycling.

The UK-based charity Recoup, dedicated to plastic resource efficiency and recycling, has released its annual survey on household plastic packaging collections. The report highlights a challenge described as "monumental," yet one that can be addressed with appropriate investment, planning, and leadership.

Amcor, responsible packaging solutions producer, will present an interactive and engaging experience at Pack Expo International, taking place in Chicago from November 3 to 6, 2024.

At the forthcoming FachPack 2024 exhibition, from 24th to 26th September 2024 in Nuremberg, Coveris is poised to elevate its No Waste vision, introducing an industry-leading suite of sustainably engineered films, laminates, fibre-based solutions, and preformed packaging. In alignment with its No Waste strategy, Coveris addresses the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) imperatives and sustainability objectives articulated by its clients, unveiling a diverse array of cutting-edge packaging solutions that encompass both plastic and paper applications.

One of the most obvious positive aspects of Omso direct printing technology for primary packaging is the reduced environmental impact associated with decoration and finishing processes.

Digimarc, a pioneer in digital watermarking technologies (digital watermarking that consists of embedding a data sample in an audio, image or film file), and Wipak, a provider of flexible packaging solutions for global markets, have announced a strategic partnership to help retailers and global brands implement an eco-friendly product packaging strategy.

Montello, a company from Bergamo, Italy, specialising in the recycling of plastic and organic waste, has entered the African market thanks to the E4Impact Accelerator, the E4Impact Foundation's accelerator programme which helps companies grow, expand their impact, facilitate investment opportunities and connect them to global markets.

According to Conai's initial forecasts, the year that has just begun will see an increase in the percentage of recycled packaging placed on the market, exceeding the 70% required by Europe by 2030.