NEWS


Partners to invest in Indian plastics recycling plants


A new joint venture has been estab- lished to drive the development of Plastic Materials Recycling Facilities (PMRFs) across India. The JV has been set up by environmental management service providers ReSR and ACL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of chemical company AIL.


With an initial investment of


approximately Rp1bn (€11m) ear- marked for the first facility in Hy- derabad, the PMRFs will focus on


IN BRIEF...


UBE has announced that its subsidiary UCE is acquiring Spanish recycler Manufacturas Paulowsky. Based in Valencia, Spain, Paulowsky produces recycled plastics including rPP and rPE. https://ube.com


Melt filtration technology provider Fimic has been appointed the exclusive agent for Nordson’s BKG products in Italy after its Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division announced an expansion of its sales agent network in Europe. www.fimic.it www.nordson.com


The UK government has implemented legislation for a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland, with the scheme set to launch in October 2027 for 150 ml to 3 litre containers. www.gov.uk


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segregating, extracting, and recycling resources from diverse waste streams, including plastics. The goal is to produce advanced circular materials that can be used as raw materials, fuels, or recycled polymer feedstock. The partnership said it is commit- ted to achieving a minimum resource recovery capacity of approximately 500 tonnes per day by 2030 and exploring various feedstocks, includ- ing those from ReSL’s core operations,


to maximise material and energy circularity. The inaugural PMRF is planned to operate in 15-18 months. “This arrangement is a pathbreak- ing development that builds on the synergies and competencies of two leading companies to address pressing environmental challenges by combining innovation with sustainabil- ity,” said Mirik Gogri, Director at ACL. � www.resustainability.com � www.aarti-industries.com


Collaboration looks good


Italian eyewear manufacturer Lapo and specialty material provider Trinseo have announced a collabora- tion to develop lenses made of recycled PMMA resins with a minimum of 86% recycled content. PMMA, also known as acrylic, is typically used for this purpose due to its high transparency, lightweight, and hardness. For the project, Lapo tested and approved Trinseo’s acrylic resin Altuglas R-Life V046 CR88. With its capabilities in waste collection, the recent addition of its new cutting-edge


depolymerisation demonstration plant in Rho, Italy, and years of expertise in plastic resin manufacturing, Trinseo said it is able to handle end-of-life PMMA collection, turning it back into high-quality


recycled PMMA resins using its recycling and manufacturing technology. Luigi De Donà, owner of


Lapo, said: “As a lens manufac-


turer for high-end eyewear, we are joining the sustainability journey with our custom- ers and end-users.” � www.trinseo.com � www.laposrl.it


ADS expands US facility


Water management solution provider Advanced Drain- age Systems (ADS) has announced the ground- breaking of a $30m expan- sion to its recycling facility in Cordele, Georgia, US. The move will increase the facility’s size to 35,000 m², provide up to 50 new jobs, and improve the company’s ability to provide high


PLASTICS RECYCLING WORLD | January/February 2025


quality recycled material to its factories in the US Southeast. ADS President and CEO


Scott Barbour said: “This state-of-the-art facility will leverage exceptional talent and cutting-edge material capabilities to enhance our recycled plastic production, enabling us to lead the industry and set new


standards for innovation and sustainability.” ADS is one of the largest


recycling companies in North America, sourcing both post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics materials to manu- facture its stormwater and onsite septic wastewater products. � www.adspipe.com


www.plasticsrecyclingworld.com


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