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4 News News from the global plastics recycling industry


13 Innovation in additives targets recycling issues Formulation experts have identified solutions that restore flow characteristics and physical properties. New additives can help recycled polyolefins, PET and PVC, writes Jennifer Markarian COVER PHOTO: AVIENT


23 Preview: RACE Expo and Conference The dynamic plastics industry of India and wider South Asian region is the focus for a free exhibition and conference this May. We preview the exhibiting companies


31 RPET: Going beyond tackling what is easy The PET recycling sector’s market and regulatory issues have not stopped companies in their development of innovative technology solutions. By Chris Saunders


38 Preview: GreenPlast 2025 The second edition of the Italian plastics recycling and sustainability event returns with a new conference featuring top-level experts from the value chain


41 New filters cope with contamination Technology from melt filtration specialists increasingly includes automation to help recyclers remove contaminants. Chris Saunders reports on the latest products


50 Diary


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