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15 Sorting technologies fly ahead Innovations to improve the sorting of post-consumer plastics are being developed that encompass robots, data, optical sorting technology and identifier solutions. Peter Mapleston reports on the latest advances
25 Looking at the black plastics sorting problem A Clariant recent research paper takes a deep dive into the issue of NIR identifiability of black and coloured plastics used for packaging
31 Preview: Plastics Recycling World Expo Europe We take look at what the Plastics Recycling World Expo in Essen this month holds in store for visitors
47 Unleashing the potential in rigid packaging Alliances from organisations spanning all parts of the value chain are being formed to find new solutions for rigid packaging recycling. Mark Holmes finds out what’s new
55 Preview: Polymer Testing World Expo Europe A preview of AMI’s new event on polymer testing
59 Key role for granulators in circular economy High quality and efficient granulation is essential for effective plastics recycling. Mark Holmes looks at the steps manufacturers are taking to meet industry demands
66 Preview: Fakuma opens its doors again The return of the Fakuma show to an in-person exhibition
72 Diary
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