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Global industry news, including: Werner & Mertz boosts recycling in Germany, Borealis steps up recycling with Borcycle, new PS chemical recycling project planned, RePETitio project starts in Austria


15 New market for recycling additives Additives producers have become active showing how their products can restore or enhance recyclate and expand recycled plastics applications. By David Eldridge


21 Getting smart with packaging In the run up to AMI’s fourth Smart Packaging conference in September, Pranita Nangia speaks to two of its expert speakers to learn more about current trends and future opportunities


25 Cleaning up in plastics recycling New developments in washing technologies are increasing the scope for wider re-use of recycled plastics in the circular economy. Mark Holmes finds out more


31 ELV bumpers can find a second life A major US project has demonstrated the economic and technical viability of recycling polyolefins from bumpers in the country’s end-of-life vehicles sector


35 K2019 Visitor Guide Plastics Recycling World starts its coverage of the K2019 show in October with information about the fair and tips for making the most of your time in Düsseldorf


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