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4 News The latest news from the global industry: EU Commission says Plastics Strategy pledges show shortfall in demand for recyclate; Big brand names sign Global Commitment; Free registration starts at plastics recycling exhibition; Interseroh and Erema highlight recompounding at Fakuma


11 Cover Story: PVC industry stands by its


recycling record The European PVC sector has made great progress in recycling since 2000 and companies are continuing their commitment. But legacy additives are causing regulatory difficulty, writes David Eldridge


18 Second life for PVC down under PVC recycling is on the rise in Australia – with projects ranging from the collection of waste hospital product to a chemical technique to recycle tarpaulins


21 Maintaining quality using online controls The plastics recycling operation can benefit from continuous monitoring of product quality, as well as online machinery support in the manufacturing environment. Mark Holmes reports


29 Renewed focus on granulator benefits Granulator companies are answering customer demand for units that handle bulky or hard scrap, or are more versatile, less noisy and easier to maintain. David Eldridge reports on new products


36 Diary


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