ASPAPEL and REPACAR celebrate the 10th anniversary of Blue Paper Birds by recognizing 46 local entities
June 1th, 2026
The Blue Paper Birds program, co-led by ASPAPEL and REPACAR, celebrated its tenth anniversary on May 27th with a commemorative event highlighting a decade of promoting and recognizing excellence in the selective municipal collection of paper and cardboard. In this tenth edition of the awards ceremony, 46 local entities from 15...
UPM presents a new range of labels designed for recyclability
May 19th 2026
UPM Adhesive Materials presents the new UPM ProCycle range of recyclable labeling solutions, integrating advanced adhesive technologies and circular products into a cohesive offering. The labeling materials currently included in the range are suitable for rigid PET and HDPE containers in beverage applications, ...
Melchor Martínez, R&D&I Director of Acesur
May 13th 2026
"When choosing packaging, we prioritize product preservation, sustainability, and the consumer experience." Acesur has bottling plants in Vilches (Jaén), Dos Hermanas (Seville), and Suffolk (Virginia, USA), in addition to its own olive mills in La Roda de Andalucía, Jabalquinto, Montoro, and Mora de Toledo. It is...
Recycling paper and cardboard, a well-established habit
May 12th 2026
To mark World Recycling Day, celebrated every May 17th to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste management, the Paper Forum has presented the results of its 'Dissemination Study on Paper Products', prepared by IO Investigación. The report analyzes consumer perceptions of...
The SCRAP fair brings together more than 200 professionals in Valencia
February 16th 2026
Representatives from Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and legal experts emphasized in Valencia that compliance with regulations for managing industrial and commercial packaging waste is just as important as the method used. To support companies in this process, the Cluster of...
Circular Cardboard closes 2025 with more than 1.400 member companies
January 8, 2026
Cartón Circular has closed its first year of operation, following the implementation of the new regulations on packaging and packaging waste, with more than 1.400 member companies, establishing itself as a leading Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for Spanish industry. It is worth noting that over 80% of the member companies belong to sectors outside the value chain...
FBCA introduces RECY:CHECK certification and the new edition of the Ecodesign Guidelines for Recycling
August 18th, 2025
The Food & Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) launches RECY:CHECK, a recyclability certification protocol for fiber-based packaging (FBCP). This launch follows the publication of the 2025 edition of the Ecodesign for Recycling (DfR) Guidelines specific to liquid carton packaging (LPCs).
AIMPLAS is coordinating a new European project to increase the lifespan and recycling of solar panels.
August 13th, 2025
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Institute, coordinates SOPHIA, a European project that seeks to significantly improve the circularity of solar panels through advanced digital technologies. Funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program, SOPHIA aims to increase current recycling rates by 2025.
Henkel launches solvent-free adhesive system for packaging
August 4th, 2025
Henkel Adhesive Technologies launches Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265, a solvent-free aliphatic adhesive system designed for applications with high thermal stresses, particularly pet food packaging. The system combines maximum food safety with reliable processing and also helps reduce CO2 emissions by...
Building Legacy paves the way for a circular marketplace for building materials
July 22, 2025
Building Legacy is an industrial research project aimed at making the reuse of building materials viable through Industry 4.0 technologies. With a total budget of €229.000 and a grant of €170.000, it explores how agile design and methodologies can be key tools for the transition to a more sustainable economy.
