In plastics recycling I hear one sentence far too often: “the line works, we just need to upgrade it a...
Post-consumer plastics recycling is not enjoying its best market moment: pricing is under pressure, input streams are volatile, and buyers...
People sometimes talk about recyclers as if they were the last link in the trash chain (until they need them...
We’re not talking about the misuse of plastic. We’re talking about recycled plastic—turned into new, durable, lightweight products that, in...
In my last article, I discussed the ambitious goals set by the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR). Today,...
Never before has Europe had such an ambitious legal framework for packaging recycling as with the new Packaging and Packaging...
A solid relationship between a supplier and a customer in the recycling sector is a lot like a marriage. There's...
The real value of a deep maintenance before summer In the plastic recycling industry, where many plants run 24/7, there’s...
Today, recycling is facing one of the toughest moments in recent years. Prices are dropping, margins are tightening, many investments...
I'm not sure this has been asked enough times, but why isn’t virgin plastic legally required to include a minimum amount of...
It made me smile — because clearly, if you want attention on LinkedIn, talk about money. 💰 When I published Part...
Right now, oil prices are low — and so is the cost of virgin plastic.But for recyclers, production costs haven’t dropped —...
In the past, recycling was a “low-cost” industry, born out of necessity to reuse what couldn't be bought new. Today, large companies...
Working in a recycling plant isn’t easy. Noise, dust, odors, and fatigue often lead to high employee turnover. But what...
I recently read a newsletter discussing a study by BKV GmbH on the "Current Status and Forecast of Post-Consumer Recycled...
In a recycling plant, every second of downtime translates into production losses, increased costs, and potential bottlenecks. While preventive maintenance...
In the fast-evolving world of recycling, data has become as valuable as the materials we process. As we look ahead...
As we step into 2025, the recycling industry is at a crossroads of challenges and opportunities. Technological innovation, regulatory changes,...
Traditional recycling plant design has focused on efficiency and space optimization. But the future demands more: disruptive technologies, extreme adaptability, and...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the plastics industry are more complex than they seem. While financial metrics and projections often...
Water is one of the most valuable and scarce resources we have, and its effective management is essential for the...
Designing a recycling plant is not just about selecting the right equipment and building an efficient infrastructure. The real challenge...
In the drive toward sustainability, recycled plastics have become essential in reducing environmental impact. However, a critical question arises: Should we...
In recent years, more and more products are being labeled as "recyclable." But here's the question: Is this label truly...
In today’s plastics industry, one key question keeps appearing: can mechanically recycled polyolefins ever match the quality of virgin plastics?...
In my more than 25 years of experience in the plastic recycling sector, I’ve seen significant progress in waste management...
We are proud to announce a new business line at Ecoplast Consulting: SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH RECYCLING. This initiative reflects our dedication...
Is this type of packaging truly sustainable? Today, it's common to find water and other liquids packaged in cardboard with...
These summer days give us more time to notice and reflect on certain things. The plastics industry has struggled to...
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