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GCR and RIGK partner in recycling trials for PPWR
Compounding group GCR Plastic Solutions and RIGK have collaborated in an industrial recycling trial for packaging from Germany’s Pamira agricultural recovery system and the country’s GVÖ scheme for lubricant packaging. The project goals are to ensure the highest levels of quality, traceability, and safety with recycled plastics. “This project represents a decisive step in demonstrating that complex industrial streams, when properly managed at source, can be trans- formed into high-value recycled raw
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In its latest annual report, the Lego Group says that 52% of the materials used to produce its bricks in 2025 came from renew- able and recycled sources, up from 33% in 2024. Last year also saw the company launch its largest portfolio to date, featuring over 860 products.
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Albis has expanded its long-standing partnership with Covestro to distribute the new Apec XT polycar- bonate copolymer range across the EMEA region.
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Tosaf has announced the appointment of Asaf Eylon as CEO of Tosaf in North America. He previously served as the CEO of Tosaf’s Additives & White Division.
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material with full analytical control and traceability,” said Santiago Sans, Industrial and Innovation Director at GCR. “Our objective is to offer major European converters technically reliable and consistent material.” RIGK is one of Germany’s leading collective Extended Producer Respon- sibility system providers and operates take-back and recycling solutions for industrial, commercial, and agricul- tural packaging, including Pamira. For the recycling trial conducted at a mechanical recycling facility oper- ated by GCR, RIGK and GVÖ provided
a controlled collection and pre-treat- ment framework, ensuring high traceability at source and consistent input quality. The plant forms part of GCR’s
strategic €100m investment pro- gramme designed to anticipate and respond to the requirements of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, (PPR) which GCR said reinforces its long-term commitment to industrial-scale, high-quality circular solutions. �
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Sabic launches recycled compounds for automotive
At the PIAE 2026 event in Germany, Sabic launched new LNP Elcrin SLX com- pounds based on post-con- sumer recycled (PCR) content and a new LNP Konduit WTF2C compound that supports thermal management in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) components. “To remain successful, the automotive industry must continually innovate on multiple fronts, from styling to sustainability,” said Sergi Monros, Vice President, Sabic Polymers, Specialties BU. “Sabic keeps pace with these changes by proactively developing new materials based on a deep knowledge of customer requirements and market trends.” New LNP Elcrin SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC compounds
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New LNP Elcrin SLX compounds based on post-consumer recycled content are featured in shark fin antennas. Pic: Sabic
are made with 30% and 45% PCR content respectively and offer excellent weatherability and impact resistance to extend the life of high-gloss moulded-in colour parts, avoiding volatile emissions from painting and facilitating end-of-life recycling. The new thermally conductive LNP Konduit WTF2C compound is able
to replace die-cast alumini- um in housings for ADAS radar and ECUs. Also new, Extem RH1017UCL is an optical thermoplastic that with- stands lead-free reflow soldering and is suited for optical sensor lenses used in driver monitoring and gesture control systems. �
www.sabic.com
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