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5 Industry news BASF says polyamide 6 can be recycled with PE waste; German and North American machinery sales rising in 2021; KM focuses extrusion production in Hanover; PVC recycling increases in North America; Schur Flexibles buys Termoplast; Plastics production falls by 5% in Europe


13 Banking on a green future Research into new types of bioplastic continues – with everything from wood pulp to fish gelatin being considered as possible starting materials. Lou Reade reports COVER IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK


27 Packing a punch: plastic pouch developments Plastic pouches are finding increasing application but producers are under pressure to improve sustainability – such as by designing mono-material products, or using more recyclate


37 Stretching performance for packaging Secondary packaging – such as stretch and shrink film – helps to protect goods in transit, which can have an enormous effect on both product returns and environmental performance


45 Technology: Machinery 50 Extruder of the month: Terphane 52 Dates for your diary


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