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Plastics Europe airs plans for circularity
Plastics Europe has released a report written by UK research group System- iq about the plastics industry’s transition to circularity in Europe. It has also proposed measures includ- ing “a new and enabling policy framework that better incentivises investment and innovation by foster- ing a climate of creative competition”. The report, which is called “Re- Shaping Plastics: Pathways to a Circular, Climate Neutral Plastics System in Europe”, was developed by Systemiq with the support of an independent Steering Committee and Expert Panel that included representa- tives of EU institutions, NGOs, academia and industry. The study’s aim was to evaluate current progress and assess the potential of different levers to help transition towards the EU’s net zero carbon emissions and circularity goals by 2050. Plastics Europe said the report “high- lights the need for all up- and down- stream levers to be engaged, including mechanical and chemical recycling, the use of alternative raw materials such as
bio feedstocks, and designing products for recycling and reuse”. A new and enabling environment
for the transition to circularity must make available high-quality feedstock and access to affordable renewable and low carbon energy, it said. The group’s plans include: n Developing a roadmap for Plastics Europe and its members to accelerate the industry’s transition towards 2050. This will include interim targets and policy recommendations. n Ensuring all Plastics Europe policy positions are designed to accelerate the plastics’ system’s transition towards higher circularity and net zero emissions by 2050. This includes the need for transformation of upstream and downstream GHG reduction and circularity levers. n Exploring the creation of a new multi-stakeholder platform in 2022, to ensure a step-change in the intensity and effectiveness of dialogue and collaboration with policy makers and the plastics value chain. �
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Klöckner Pentaplast adds rPET in North America
Klöckner Pentaplast is to expand its capacity of post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET in North America. The expansion – due to be fully
operational in the first quarter of 2024 – will add an extrusion line and two thermoforming lines. It will add a total of 15,000 tonnes/year of new rPET/ PET capacity. KP says more than 20% of its product volumes are made using PCR material. The new extrusion line will support
production of sustainable product lines such as its recyclable pharma-
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ceutical blister films and Smartcycle recyclable label and consumer packaging films. The thermoforming lines will produce KP Elite mono- material protein trays, which are made using up to 100% recycled PET. KP has not yet decided on the loca- tion for the expansion, which will be situated next to one of its six North American plants. It says the expansion responds to
strong demand for sustainable options among customers. �
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