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5 News News from the global plastics recycling industry
17 Wash cycle: equipment firms go with the flow Developments in business, technology and regional markets are behind the progress of washing modules in plastics recycling. Mikell Knights reports on new trends
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25 Partners push ahead in chemical recycling Projects to bring chemical recycling into production are focusing not just on polyolefins, but also PLA, PET, tyre rubber and carbon black, writes Chris Saunders
34 Conference Preview Industry leaders will gather at AMI’s Plastics Recycling World Expo in September to discuss plastics recycling progress
39 Expo Preview: Brussels hosts key players Plastics Recycling World Expo provides a showcase for innovation from groups in Europe and beyond, as shown in this exhibitor preview
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49 Expansion of e-waste and auto recycling Sustainability and regulatory pressures are behind a surge of activity by industry groups aiming to improve recycling of used electronics and old cars. By Chris Saunders
58 Diary
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