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

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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.

Why does a color sorter in plastic recycling sometimes reject good material or behave inconsistently? In many cases, the issue is not the machine itself but configuration and operating conditions. This article explains how plastic sorting really works, how compressed air stability affects separation, and what determines consistent performance and production optimization in plastic recycling systems.

Even if your company has fewer than 250 employees, you may still be asked to provide CO₂ emissions data. Large clients subject to ESG reporting requirements must account for Scope 3 emissions generated throughout their supply chain. That means plastics processing companies, even without a formal obligation, are often expected to report their carbon footprint. Knowing your emissions is no longer optional—it's a business necessity.

The War of the Currents: Why Do We Use Tesla’s Alternating Current, Not Edison’s Direct Current?
Direct current, promoted by Edison, required power plants every few streets. Tesla, a visionary, revolutionized the world by introducing alternating current (AC), enabling long-distance energy transmission. Despite Edison’s aggressive propaganda, Tesla prevailed. Without Tesla’s invention, modern electrification, global power grids, and the life we know today wouldn’t exist. Discover the true story of two brilliant inventors whose conflict shaped the world.

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)

Plastics manufacturers are increasingly expected to report CO₂ emissions and meet ESG compliance. Whether it’s calculating CO₂ emissions per kg, responding to Scope 3 data requests, or understanding CO₂ emissions per kWh of electricity, small companies must prepare. With a free calculator and industry-specific training, reporting doesn’t have to be difficult — but doing nothing is no longer an option.

Adding foaming agents to PVC dryblends helps reduce material consumption and lower production costs for lightweight pipes. However, selecting the right additive is crucial to maintain mechanical strength and ensure process stability. Learn about the key differences between ADC (azodicarbonamide) and OBS (oxobisbenzenosulfonylhydrazid), their activation temperatures, and how to achieve proper homogenization in PVC recycling. Find out what matters most when incorporating foaming agents into your dryblends.

Why does a color sorter in plastic recycling reject good material or behave unpredictably? In many cases, the issue is not the machine itself but configuration and operating conditions. This article explains how plastic sorting really works and what determines stable and efficient separation in recycling processes.