PET

PET packaging sustainability takes a decisive step towards the future with the launch of the new Circularity Test Protocol by the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP). This innovation represents a fundamental evolution from traditional recyclability testing, offering the industry an advanced tool to assess and optimise the circularity of PET bottles during the research and development phase.

Herambiente, a company within the Hera Group specialising in waste management and recovery, has acquired 100% ownership of Aliplast, headquartered in Ospedaletto d’Istrana (TV), marking the completion of a strategic integration process that began in 2017. This morning, Herambiente finalised the purchase of the remaining 20% stake held by minority shareholder Rogroup.

Avery Dennison has unveiled a major innovation in sustainable packaging: the first RFID label to receive APR Design for Recyclability (DfR) recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). This marks a significant milestone, officially certifying the label's compatibility with PET mechanical recycling processes in North America.

CORIPET, the consortium recognised by the Ministry of the Environment that brings together producers and recyclers of PET bottles, has closed its 2024 financial year by unanimously approving a budget that reflects significant achievements in environmental, economic, and public service terms.

In the world of sustainable packaging, lightweighting is increasingly becoming a symbol of innovation. This is clearly demonstrated by Factor 101, the latest project by KHS, developed in collaboration with Husky Technologies, which has led to the creation of one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages in the world: just 5.89 grams to hold 591 ml of product.

The conference “Circularity of PET thermoforms: how to improve the collection and sorting of PET thermoforms?”, organised by the thermoforming working group of Petcore Europe, is scheduled to take place in Dijon and Beaune on 27 and 28 May.

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.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the second progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonisation of plastics recyclability.

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).

Appointment in Brussels on 4th and 5th February for the 2025 edition of Petcore Europe, which this year is titled "The PET Value Chain: Debating Challenges on the Journey from SUP to PPWR". The event aims to spotlight the successes and challenges of the PET supply chain in transitioning from a linear to a circular model.