♻️🌱 Plastics Processing and Recycling - Rolbatch Academy - Webinars & Online Trainings

By 2030, chemical recycling will become a key pillar of Europe’s circular economy. The importance of pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and PET/PA depolymerisation will increase. The market will require standardised pyrolysis-oil quality and full integration with refineries. Regulatory duties will expand, covering mass balance, material audits and minimum recycled-content levels. Companies preparing early will gain a clear competitive advantage.

The July 2025 EU act sets a new framework for chemical recycling.
It introduces mandatory mass balance, strict rules for allocating recycled content, external audits, and the “fuel-use excluded” principle. Regulations will expand to more sectors by 2030. Companies must ensure feedstock quality, documentation and compliance systems. Early adaptation creates competitive advantage.

In this article, I analyze whether plastic film made from recycled materials can truly resemble products made from virgin resin. I explain the differences between mPCR, cPCR, PCR, and PIR, and how they affect quality, appearance, and compliance. I also discuss current EU regulations on recycling and emphasize the importance of honest communication about post-consumer recycled plastic content. This is a practical overview of plastics recycling technologies and their role in the production of polymers. (Dr. Magdalena Laabs)

🌍 According to the World Economic Forum, around 85 million jobs were projected to disappear by 2025 due to automation. Now, as we evaluate these predictions, the plastics processing and recycling industry stands out for its transformation. Automation has reshaped roles, streamlining production while creating demand for new skills in programming, maintenance, and system optimization. This shift highlights both challenges and opportunities, urging industries and workers to adapt to ensure a sustainable and efficient future. Dive into our analysis of this dynamic evolution.

In an era of growing environmental awareness and the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, the topic of packaging recycling has become one of the central elements of the global debate on environmental protection. In response to these challenges, initiatives have emerged aimed at facilitating recycling processes and increasing the efficiency of secondary raw material usage. One of the most significant organizations in this field is RecyClass – an international platform that develops standards and tools to help assess packaging in terms of its recyclability.