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4 News The latest news from the global plastics recycling sector, including: Tomra joins in PPWR plea to EU legislators; Interzero to produce food-grade rPP; Niagara Bottling acquires US rPET plant; Rewind project update.


9 Clean machine: washing and drying Cleaning feed material is an essential step in recycling which requires the right technology. Chris Saunders reports on new products for plastics recyclers


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15 Chemical recycling: towards a clearer horizon Chemical recycling is a strategic solution not only to plastics waste but also to dependencies in feedstock for plastics production. Laura Florez reports on progress in Europe and elsewhere


25 PU producers make advances in recycling Major polyurethane materials groups are responding to circularity pressure with breakthroughs in chemical recycling development. David Eldridge reports


32 Diary


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