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5 News The latest news from the global plastics recycling sector, including: Indorama plans major new Nigerian rPET facility; GreenDot makes entry into France with new acquisition; Eurokey to open new UK packaging recycling facility


11 Bio-based plastics combat recycling concerns Bio-based plastics, such as PLA and PHA, are able to be recycled in mechanical recycling systems or returned to their monomers by chemical recycling. Jennifer Markarian finds out more COVER PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK / CHAI 9


19 Responding to problems in rPET sector PET recyclers are adjusting to the challenges of tough markets, regulation and feedstock and product quality with a wide range of actions. By Chris Saunders


27 Suppliers gear up melt filter capacity Next-generation filtration solutions are addressing throughput and polymer quality needs. Chris Saunders reports on new and enhanced technologies


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