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4 News The latest news from the global plastics recycling sector, including: Volkswagen invests in circularity at Zwickau site; FFRA Impact Report shows progress in US film; Stadler upgrades sorting facility in Spain.
13 Helping film recyclers respond to PPWR EU regulation is bearing down on the packaging industry in its move to circularity, leading to a surge in innovation for recycling film and flexible packaging. By David Eldridge
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21 Pelletiser progress on show at K2025 Developers of pelletising systems for resin, compound and recyclate producers displayed their innovations at the K Show last October. By Chris Saunders
29 Medical matters: PVC and polyolefins recycling Developments in recycling medical devices and packaging include creation of the VinylPlus Healthcare platform, and partnerships with hospitals. By David Eldridge
38 Diary
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