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5 News The latest news from the global plastics recycling sector, including: Europe lags behind in switch to plastics circularity; Austrian plant to sort complex waste streams; Coveris demo plant uses Nextek technology; Canadian advanced plastics recovery line for electronics waste


11 Round and round: circular auto plastics To increase content of recycled plastics in automotive applications, the value chain is working with car groups to develop new technologies and applications. By Laura Florez COVER PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK


18 Plast progress: Italian show reaches 20 The Plast 2026 show in Milan in June will offer opportunity amid market challenges, says the exhibition’s organiser. By David Eldridge


23 Making polymer materials work together Adding compatibilisers brings harmony to blends of dissimilar materials. Jennifer Markarian reports on new products for blends containing fillers, multiple materials, and PCR


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31 Evolving shredders take on greater role Plastics shredding technology is increasingly being asked to meet process control needs. Chris Saunders reports on recent developments


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