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5 News News from the global plastics recycling industry: Ikea parent to invest €1bn in recycling projects; Alpla reports growth in turnover in 2024; EURIC calls for end-of-waste criteria; Partners invest in Indian recycling plants


13 Tackling complex PCR films The challenge of recycling post-consumer multilayer film packaging has been addressed in an EU multi-partner project. David Eldridge reports on this and other technologies COVER PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK


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23 Advancements in pelletising systems New technologies and trends in pelletising equipment focus on energy reduction, automatic operation and pellet quality. Chris Saunders reports on new products


29 Commitment continues in PVC recycling The transition to circularity in major PVC-using industries is being maintained through recycling programmes, partnerships and innovation. By Mikell Knights


38 Diary


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