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4 News News from the global plastics recycling industry: PlasticsEurope launches roadmap for Plastics Transition; Interzero and OMV in sorting JV; Mura starts up HydroPRS plant in UK; PPWR vote is called a “missed opportunity”
11 Using colour to transform post-consumer plastics Colouring of plastics needs to meet sustainability requirements while also addressing performance challenges. Chris Saunders looks at how colour companies are finding solutions
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19 Working hard on PET recycling innovations Suppliers in the PET recycling sector continue to innovate in the areas of sorting, reprocessing, controls and more. Mikell Knights discovers what’s new
27 Measuring up in real-time Quality control and process optimisation continues to move from the laboratory to the factory floor. Mark Holmes reports on new developments in inline measurement and inspection
38 Diary
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