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11 Sept 2026 · Recycling TodayUS MRF upgrades highlight global shift towards AI-driven plastic sortingCalifornia Waste Solutions' facility upgrades reflect a broader global push towards AI and optical sorting, vital for UK-Türkiye polymer trade.ukturkiye
11 Sept 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldLARAC urges UK government to review DRS impact on council waste reformsLARAC calls for an urgent review of how the UK Deposit Return Scheme will impact local authority recycling collections and broader waste reforms.ukregulation
5 Sept 2026 · PlasticsTodayUS Plastics Manufacturing Growth Signals Demand StabilisationGrowth in the plastics and rubber manufacturing sectors indicates a demand recovery, offering positive signals for UK-Türkiye polymer trade.pricesexports
3 Sept 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldEverestLabs Launches Integrated AI Platform to Optimise Recycling Plant SortingEverestLabs has launched Navigator, an integrated AI platform designed to improve sorting accuracy and material recovery rates at recycling facilities.ukturkiye
3 Sept 2026 · Circular Online (CIWM)UK DRS: Zero producer fees proposed for initial 15 monthsExchange for Change proposes a 15-month grace period with zero producer fees for the UK’s upcoming Deposit Return Scheme, starting October 2027.regulationuk
2 Sept 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldContinental Increases Recycled Material Content in Tyres to 43%Continental's use of 43% recycled materials, including rPET, highlights growing industrial demand for recycled polymers outside traditional packaging.ukturkiye
31 Aug 2026 · The Guardian — EnvironmentSynthetic sportswear waste highlights urgent need for polyester circularityA high-profile soil burial experiment exposes the indestructibility of polyester football shirts, highlighting the scale of synthetic textile waste.petrpet
28 Aug 2026 · PlasticsTodayRubbermaid Adopts Eastman Tritan Renew for Food-Contact RangeRubbermaid integrates Eastman's Tritan Renew copolyester into its Brilliance range, highlighting the growing role of molecular recycling in food-contact packagifood-contactpet
27 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayPlastic bottles and caps dominate global beach litter dataOcean Conservancy report names plastic bottles as the most collected beach litter item, signalling tighter EPR and DRS regulations for UK and Turkish firms.petrpet
26 Aug 2026 · The Guardian — EnvironmentGlobal coastal cleanup highlights scale of plastic bottle wasteOcean Conservancy's latest cleanup report reveals over 1.3 million plastic bottles collected, intensifying pressure on global packaging supply chains.rpetpet
26 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayRubbermaid expands food-contact range with chemically recycled copolyesterRubbermaid's expansion of its Brilliance line using Eastman's Tritan Renew highlights growing commercial adoption of molecularly recycled food-contact plastics.food-contactpet
25 Aug 2026 · Waste DiveUS legal battles over California EPR and labeling laws intensifyLegal challenges to California’s SB 54 and SB 343 highlight growing industry pushback against strict packaging EPR and recyclability labeling rules.regulationpet
24 Aug 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldWelsh DRS uncertainty persists despite UK deposit management appointmentBritish Glass calls for urgent clarity on Wales's DRS plans, highlighting ongoing regulatory divergence risks for UK packaging converters and recyclers.ukregulation
21 Aug 2026 · PlasticsTodayHealthcare Automation Drives Shift in Pharmaceutical Packaging FormatsThe rise of automated dispensing machines in healthcare is forcing packaging converters to redesign pharmaceutical formats, impacting polymer selection.ukpet
21 Aug 2026 · Circular Online (CIWM)Most UK consumers plan to use upcoming Deposit Return Scheme, survey findsNew research shows 68% of UK consumers will return drinks containers during shopping trips, signaling a major shift in feedstock quality for recyclers.ukregulation
20 Aug 2026 · Circular Online (CIWM)Wales appoints Exchange for Change as Deposit Return Scheme administratorThe Welsh Government has appointed Exchange for Change as the administrator for its upcoming Deposit Return Scheme, marking a key step for UK packaging.ukregulation
20 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayIndorama Partners with Japanese Firms to Deploy Advanced PET Recycling TechIndorama Ventures partners with Suntory PepsiCo and Iwatani to scale bottle-to-bottle PET recycling, highlighting rising standards for food-grade rPET.rpetpet
18 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayPrintable Chipless RFID Innovation Aims to Reduce Plastic Packaging ContaminationA printable chipless RFID tag designed for easy removal could help packaging converters meet design-for-recycling rules and protect polymer flake purity.pethdpe
14 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayConnecticut DRS redemption jumps 27% following deposit increaseConnecticut's beverage container return rate surged following an increase in deposit values, offering key lessons for upcoming UK DRS deployment.regulationpet
13 Aug 2026 · Waste DiveAI Point-of-Disposal Sorting Expands as Contamination Pressures MountAI-driven waste sorting robotics expand into high-footprint venues, offering mechanical recyclers cleaner polymer feeds and reduced yield loss.rpetpet
13 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayKanebo Adopts Recyclable Specialty PET for Cosmetic PackagingKanebo selects Eastman's Cristal One specialty PET for cosmetic overcaps, aiding mono-material circular design and cleaner post-consumer recycling streams.petrpet
11 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodaySorting Optimisation Needed to Stop Plastic Loss in Glass Residual StreamsA new study highlights significant polymer loss into glass processing streams, offering yield improvement opportunities for recyclers.petrpet
7 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayAPR launches online tool to assess plastic packaging recyclabilityThe Association of Plastic Recyclers introduces an online assessment tool to evaluate the technical recyclability of plastic packaging design.pethdpe
7 Aug 2026 · PlasticsTodayEastman Specialty PET Resin Selected for Kanebo Cosmetics PackagingKanebo adopts Eastman Cristal One IM812 PET resin for lotion overcaps, advancing monomaterial recyclability in personal care packaging.petrpet
6 Aug 2026 · Envirotec MagazinePolymer Cross-Contamination Threatens Mechanical Recycling Quality, Manchester Study ShowsUniversity of Manchester research highlights how minor polymer cross-contamination damages mechanically recycled plastics, stressing better sorting controls.pppet
5 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayGo-Pak launches 100% rPET cup as UK food-contact recycled packaging expandsGo-Pak Group introduces a 100% recycled PET cup, signalling sustained commercial demand for high-quality food-grade rPET across UK food service sectors.rpetpet
28 Jul 2026 · Recycling TodayIndorama and Republic Cement Partner on PET Processing ResidualsIndorama Ventures partners with Republic Cement in the Philippines to co-process PET recycling residues and achieve zero waste to landfill.petrpet
28 Jul 2026 · Recycling TodayNelipak Details Healthcare Packaging Progress in 2025 Sustainability ReportNelipak's 2025 sustainability report highlights circular healthcare packaging progress, technical feedstock demands, and supply chain carbon tracking.rpetpet
28 Jul 2026 · PlasticsTodayCoca-Cola Expands Refillable PET and Glass Bottle Initiatives GloballyCoca-Cola bottling partners increase investment in reusable PET and glass packaging, impacting global recycled resin demand and circular economy metrics.rpetpet