Reinventing Rubber:  Plastic Energy Announces Pioneering Recycling Breakthrough That Could Slash Emissions
  • Plastic Energy has successfully commercialised ‘char’, a byproduct of its chemical recycling process.
  • The new product, called TACFILLER, acts as a sustainable replacement for carbon black, with its production resulting in 89% less carbon emissions
  • The breakthrough comes as pressure

•    Mondi's recyclable packaging solution ensures maximum product protection during long sea freight journeys.
•    Özler Tarım achieved a 15% increase in production capacity at its Adana facility thanks to new packaging solution.
•    Compact packaging design enhances operational efficiency.

At K 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will demonstrate Industrial AI's full potential for productivity in plastics processing. At the heart of the dedicated “Reifenhäuser NEXT” brand is a powerful AI chatbot that enables even inexperienced line operators to quickly solve complex tasks in their daily work, thereby maximizing availability, productivity, and quality.

The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) mandates incorporating recycled content in the plastic fraction by 2030. Elopak and OHPC are proactively leading the way, demonstrating a shared commitment to addressing market requirements.

The D-PAK™ cartons, which are set to become standard across all OHPC products packaged by Elopak, are available throughout the Nordics from this month. This includes iconic brands such as Klar, OMO and Comfort, offering products such as laundry detergent and fabric softener.

  • Shell has unveiled bold new packaging for its Helix lubricant range, aligning with its global campaign 'Unleash the Power Within' featuring Ferrari F1 drivers Leclerc and Hamilton.
  • Marking 75 years with Scuderia Ferrari HP, the redesign boosts shelf impact and usability.
  • The flagship Helix Ultra promises more power, faster response, and better fuel economy.

The launch coincides with the debut of Shell’s new global campaign - ‘Unleash the Power Within’ - featuring for the first time world-famous Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Charles L

On September 2, 2025, 78 organizations, led by the New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) and Reusable Packaging Europe (RPE), issued a joint statement calling for the introduction of a dedicated label to indicate the reusability of packaging under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR; FPF reported). 

The EPR scheme aims to increase recycling rates by passing on the costs of recycling from local authorities to the companies selling the products.

However, because the fee is calculated by weight, heavier materials like glass will be taxed more than lighter alternatives such as single-use plastics.

Critics argue that this approach unfairly penalise glass, despite its environmental benefits – such as that it is endlessly recyclable and chemically inert.

In a breakthrough that blends sustainability, safety, and real-world functionality, Radienz Living and Graphic Packaging International have unveiled the first certified child-resistant, curbside-recyclable paperboard packaging for laundry pods a true industry first.