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BASF
Greener intermediates on the horizon / Four products with reduced carbon footprint to be launched / Low-emission feedstocks are key
 		19.03.2026
BIOPLASTICS
German researchers lead charge to develop bio-alternative to plastics for electrical uses
 		16.03.2026
BASF
Portfolio of PPSU grades meets EU BPA ban requirements
 		11.03.2026
PAL PLAST
Compounder expands portfolio with fully PCR-based material
 		17.02.2026
KRILL DESIGN
Italian SME develops packaging biomaterials from food waste
 		11.02.2026
ASAHI KASEI
Polymer group develops PFAS-free PA 6.6 for low-friction uses
 		09.02.2026
INEOS
Polyolefin giant launches grade with 70% recycled content for contact-sensitive packaging
 		29.01.2026
HEXPOL
Swedish compounder gains Porsche certification for low-emission recycled-content TPEs
 		11.12.2025
BROADWAY
Launch of carbon-black-free, NIR-detectable black and silver masterbatches
 		09.12.2025
RESEARCH
‘Satisphaction' guaranteed? / Scientists aim to produce PHAs that are both biodegradable, scalable
 		02.12.2025
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Machinery

PROMIX SOLUTIONS
PET trays 30% lighter / Gases added in film extrusion / Use of rPET
 		26.05.2020
BASF
Three-way cooperation in developing additive manufacturing solutions / PA 6 powder for 3D printing
 		06.01.2016
LARGE SCALE 3D PRINTING
Production of carbon graphite reinforced composite thermoplastic components / Operating speeds of up to 45 kg/h / Project cooperation between Thermwood and American Kuhne
 		10.08.2015
ENGEL
Energy saving retrofit process developed for injection moulding machines / Up to 50% less energy consumption
 		03.02.2014
EUROPEAN PLASTICS MACHINERY
Energy efficiency guidance for extrusion blow moulding machines
 		14.01.2014
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Research

AGRICULTURAL FILMS
EU project developing stronger cellulose-based material to replace plastic film / Aims to cut soil pollution from microplastics, improve growing conditions
 		11.02.2026
RECYCLING
Aimplas gains RecyClass accreditation for automotive, E&E testing
 		15.09.2025
NESTLÉ
New AI-based tech proposes novel high-barrier packaging materials / R&D co-op with IBM
 		22.08.2025
PFAS
Canadian team finds substitutes for PTFE in non-stick coatings / PDMS said to have fewer negative effects / Open to collaboration with coatings makers
 		04.08.2025
RECYCLING
Mobile mechanical recycling plant launched by Aimplas project / AI-powered robotic sorting
 		17.03.2025
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New Products

COCA-COLA
New multipack concept replaces plastic with cardboard and ‘sticky dots' / Construction being tested in German supermarket chain
 		22.10.2025
E-MOBILITY
Aimplas road tests new e-scooter / Two-wheeler features plastic parts with embedded electronics
 		25.09.2025
SULZER
Launch of recycling tech for contaminated PS / Viable for food-contact applications
 		17.07.2025
ARTAPLAST
Launch of monomaterial PP food packaging including lid solution
 		02.06.2025
JOKEY
Launch of PP sealed cup for Nesco
 		28.05.2025
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Other

RECYCLING
AI improves sorting of food-grade PP – researchers
 		07.12.2023
BLOCKCHAIN
Japan's DIC launches pilot project with SAP / Technology to enhance PS food packaging circularity
 		01.08.2022
BASF
Recyclability of multilayer films with PA 6 certified / Classified as fully recyclable under specific conditions
 		22.06.2021
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