Author: Riya Kadam

DePoly Raises $23M to Launch 500-Tonne Facility for Converting Plastic Waste into High-Value Materials Millions of tons of PET and polyester waste are burned or dumped in landfills each year, yet there are still few sustainable recycling options. A major milestone in the company’s transition from laboratory innovation to industrial-scale deployment will be reached this summer with the opening of a 500-tonne-per-year showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland, according to DePoly, the top sustainable PET-to-raw-material recycling company. The facility will demonstrate DePoly’s proprietary process that converts PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality raw materials without fossil fuels. Imagine a world where…

Mondi Launches Full-Scale Production at New Recycled Containerboard Facility in Duino, Italy Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has officially begun operations at its Duino mill in Italy—a significant milestone that reinforces its position at the forefront of high-quality, environmentally responsible packaging production. This successful start-up marks another step forward in Mondi’s strategy to deliver long-term value while supporting a more circular, sustainable economy. The Duino mill will focus on producing high-performance recycled containerboard made entirely from 100% recovered fiber. As the ramp-up phase continues, Mondi remains committed to ensuring consistent quality across production. These lightweight, durable…

IPL and Schoeller Allibert Announce Merger to Form $1.4B Global Leader in Reusable Plastic Packaging The rigid-plastic product producer IPL and the reusable transport packaging firm Schoeller Allibert announced their merger. With 27 manufacturing facilities spread across Europe, the UK, and North America, the planned merger would establish a global producer of sustainable packaging with a combined proforma yearly turnover of more than US $1.4 billion in 2024. IPL mainly manufactures sustainable, rigid-plastic products for the food, consumer, environmental and agriculture sectors, largely in North America, with significant manufacturing operations in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, it has…

OE-A and LOPEC 2025 Recognize Groundbreaking Innovations in Printed Electronics and Start-Up Excellence The winners of the annual “OE-A Competition” and the “LOPEC Start-Up Competition” were officially revealed at LOPEC 2025. This year, the OE-A Competition emphasized sustainable innovations aimed at the smart living sector. This year’s OE-A competition was dominated by projects and products that focus on smart living. 20 entrants from around the world submitted their latest visions and products to the OE-A Competition 2025. From smart patches for healthcare applications to hydrogen tanks and new lighting applications: innovative demos and products that illustrate the potential and capabilities…

STEER World Introduces Novel Technology to Reclaim XLPE Waste In a breakthrough for plastic recycling and sustainable manufacturing, STEER World, a global leader in materials transformation technologies, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind method to recycle crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) — a material long considered non-recyclable — using its proprietary Omega Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology. Widely used in cable insulation, piping systems, and other high-performance applications, XLPE’s exceptional durability comes from its three-dimensional network of covalent bonds. While this structure ensures thermal and mechanical resilience, it also makes the material extremely difficult to recycle using conventional methods. Most XLPE waste ends up in landfills,…

UBQ’s ClimaPos Receives Silver at the 2025 Edison Awards for Sustainable Innovation UBQ Materials, headquartered in Miami, U.S., receives the Silver 2025 Edison Best New Product Award in the Carbon Reduction Through Advanced Materials category for its innovative product, UBQ ClimaPos. This bio-based thermoplastic composite is designed to be blended with conventional plastics in durable and semi-durable applications, helping drive progress toward carbon-neutral and climate-positive goals. Materials that matter Incorporating just 10% UBQ ClimaPos into products can reduce the carbon footprint of goods and supply chains. For every ton of UBQ produced in UBQ Materials’ Netherlands facility: 5 tons of…

XSYS Secures FPPA Prepress Excellence Award for Second Year Running XSYS, global supplier of flexo prepress solutions, has won the 2025 FPPA Excellence Award for the nyloflex eco series printing plates. Taking home the coveted trophy for a second year, they have once again been affirmed as an innovation leader with eco-friendly solutions. Founded to promote high standards in the flexo prepress industry, the FPPA recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements in innovation, sustainability, and overall excellence with this annual award. Entries are evaluated on several judging criteria including demonstrating “efforts to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, as well…

GreenPlast 2025: Pioneering a Sustainable Future through Innovation and Culture GreenPlast 2025 is gearing up to welcome a global audience with an edition that is set to be even more expansive and future-oriented. Taking place at Fiera Milano from May 27 to 30, 2025, the event continues to solidify its position as a major hub for the plastics and rubber technology sectors. With a clear mission, it aims to highlight the synergy between innovation and sustainability, demonstrating how both can drive value in an ever-evolving supply chain. An Expanding Showcase of Exhibitions With around 200 exhibitors, both direct and represented,…

CHINAPLAS 2025 Wraps Up with 280,000+ Visitors Showcasing Industry Excellence and Innovation CHINAPLAS 2025 successfully wrapped up on April 18 with 281,206 visitors (an increment of 13.29% compared to CHINAPLAS 2023 in Shenzhen) in 4 days. Among them, visitors from overseas countries and Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan region of China rocketed to 68,542, accounting for over 24% of total visitors, a remarkable 141.1% increase compared to CHINAPLAS 2023 held in Shenzhen. This premier trade fair saw over 4,500 superior plastics and rubber suppliers from 39 countries and regions, more than 3,800 cutting-edge machine exhibits, and over 1,600 raw material…

Reifenhäuser Debuts Sustainable MDO Packaging Solutions at Chinaplas 2025 The Reifenhäuser Group will showcase its most recent technological advancements for producing plastic films in an environmentally friendly and effective manner. From April 15 to 18, the extrusion experts will present solutions at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Booth 10G21) that tackle the three main issues facing the plastics industry today: lowering resource consumption, boosting recyclability, and enhancing production autonomy and efficiency. Advanced production technology, which Reifenhäuser already provides, are necessary to meet these needs. A central focus at the show will be the use of Machine Direction Orientation…