Europe has opted for the use of recycled plastic in food because of the significant advantages it brings to both consumers and companies. The European Union (EU) is relying on recycled plastic packaging to ensure safety in the food industry. This was one of the milestones set by the European Commission when it launched the…
Although the volume of plastic recycling in Europe has improved, initiatives are being developed to increase the weight of recycled plastic. According to Eurostat, each European generates an average of 34 kilos of plastic packaging waste per year, of which around 14 kilos is recycled. Over the last decade, the volume of plastic packaging waste…
European consumers’ awareness of the circular economy and the benefits of recycling materials such as plastic has grown in recent years. However, there is still a need to strengthen the role and confidence of companies through greater support for innovation by means of more favorable legislation. This is one of the conclusions of a study…
Increasing the collection of plastic containers or improving their useful life are some of the challenges facing the recycling industry. Polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene terephthalate is the main material that makes up PET containers. PET is currently the most widely used type of plastic thanks to its significant advantages, such as its flexibility and lightness,…
Many products containing recycled PET are used every day, thanks to the benefits for consumers and the environment. Polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene terephthalate is the material that makes up PET containers. It is a component that is in great demand in many industries due to its unique properties. So much so that PET can be…
The UN has pushed for a global treaty against plastic pollution, opening avenues for collaboration and cooperation among countries. In early March 2022, 175 nations ratified the ‘End plastic pollution’ resolution, presented at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This agreement aims to become the first global treaty…