PET recycling

Technomelt EM 335 RE enables more efficient PET recycling and cleaner flakes

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Let go at the right moment: Henkel's new hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labeling Düsseldorf – Lightweight, robust, and crystal-clear: PET bottles are an indispensable part of the beverage industry. Used millions of times, they keep carbonated beverages sparkling, water fresh, and juices aromatic. A key component of their recipe for success: PET is one of the few plastics that can be recycled almost infinitely — if all components cooperate. The adhesive that holds the label to the bottle is … [Read more...] about Technomelt EM 335 RE enables more efficient PET recycling and cleaner flakes

Chemetall strengthens partnership with Circular Plastics Company to drive evolution in plastics recycling in Vietnam

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The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has been selected to supply innovative PET recycling washing solutions for Circular Plastics Company’s new plastic recycling plant in Vung Tau, Vietnam.Chemetall will provide a range of novel technologies tailored for Circular Plastics Company’s facilities, which recycle post-consumer PET plastics into food-grade products in Myanmar and Vietnam. They include Gardoclean® cleaning agents, … [Read more...] about Chemetall strengthens partnership with Circular Plastics Company to drive evolution in plastics recycling in Vietnam

Indorama Ventures almost triples its PET recycling capacity in Brazil, supported by IFC ‘blue loan’  

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of the world’s largest producers of recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin, announced the completion of the expansion of its recycling facility in Brazil, supported by a ‘Blue Loan’ from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank.    The recycling facility, located in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is increasing its production capacity from 9 thousand tons to 25 thousand tons per year of … [Read more...] about Indorama Ventures almost triples its PET recycling capacity in Brazil, supported by IFC ‘blue loan’