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4 News News from across the global plastics recycling industry: Borealis and Reclay team up in packaging recycling; Erema reports 17% increase in revenue; US recyclers need more supply, says APR
13 Shredding advances lead to greater precision Shredders are no longer just size reduction machines, but now need to precisely cut plastics while providing high throughputs, reliability, flexibility within a robust construction. Mark Holmes reports COVER PHOTO: HERBOLD MECKESHEIM
27 What’s new in compatibilisers Getting immiscible polymers from mixed waste streams to work together requires the input of specialist additives companies. Peter Mapleston reports on their latest offerings
41 Getting more from in-house recycling By recycling process waste, plastics manufacturers can reap business benefits and contribute to the circular economy agenda. David Eldridge reports on new developments and technology
52 Diary
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