Waste Management


Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC multilayer food packaging

Syensqo have successfully demonstrated the open-loop recyclability of PVDC multilayer structures from food packaging within standard PE waste streams. (Photo: Syensqo, PR044)Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of an ambitious recycling initiative. The results of comprehensive trials have proven that multilayer food packaging structures with Ixan® polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) can effectively be recycled into valuable feedstock for other applications within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream. The trials have been conducted by CSI, an acknowledged provider of testing and certification services for controlled environments, part of IMQ group.

Clariant’s MegaMax catalysts will power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project

Clariant's MegaMax catalysts: Driving sustainable methanol production with superior stability and efficiency. © Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its MegaMax catalyst was selected for a China’s biomass gasification-to-green methanol project. The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum of green methanol in two phases by 2027. Construction of the first plant phase began in March 2024 and is expected to start producing green methanol in the first half of 2025 as China’s first commercialized biomass gasification-to-green methanol plant.

Mondi starts up new extrusion line at Štĕtí to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions

Mondi starts up new extrusion line at Štĕtí to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. (Photo: Mondi, PR310)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group’s commitment to support customers in their transition to sustainable solutions.

Mondi bakes sustainability into new premium bread packaging

Mondi bakes sustainability into new premium bread packaging. (Photo: Mondi, PR300)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron, a leading packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to retail shelves.

Unveiling FlexiBag Reinforced - Mondi’s cost-effective next generation of recyclable packaging

Unveiling FlexiBag Reinforced – Mondi’s cost-effective next generation of recyclable packaging. (Photo: Mondi, PR293)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is launching the latest addition to its popular portfolio of sustainable pre-made plastic bags - FlexiBag Reinforced: a range of innovative mono-PE-based, recyclable packaging solutions with improved mechanical properties.

Syensqo partners with TOMRA to advance the sorting of multilayer PVDC packaging waste

Syensqo partners with TOMRA to advance the sorting of multilayer PVDC packaging waste. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR002)Syensqo and TOMRA, a leading provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions for the circular economy, have joined forces to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating and sorting multi-component plastic structures in which polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) serves as a barrier layer.

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