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4 News The latest news from the global plastics recycling sector


11 Rigid packaging still has problems to solve Technical and market challenges are continuing for those involved in creating circularity in rigid consumer packaging. Chris Saunders reports on initiatives trying to tackle the issues COVER PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK /DARYA LAVIT


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21 2025 Preview: Machinery exhibitors In this section, Plastics Recycling World previews new technologies being shown by key exhibitors at next month’s K2025 show in Germany


31 The development of AI for sorting plastics James Snodgrass looks at the latest advances in sorting technology for plastics recycling, many of which involve artificial intelligence.


37 Second pass: innovations in granulators Advances in granulators and recycling include new models for medical applications, a grinder for large injection moulded parts and a way of adding predictive maintenance.


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COMING NEXT ISSUE � K2025 Show Issue � Recycling Lines � Additives � Odour Reduction


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