TRADE / INTERNATIONALA Basel Convention proposal concerning plastic-waste entry B3011
A proposal communicated on 16 October 2026 concerns deletion of entry B3011. It is not an adopted rule.
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Plastic recycling
Policies, material applications and processing insights from China and around the world, connected with the production site.
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STANDARD / CHINAA new Chinese standard for recycled-plastics production and sales
GB/T 47982—2026 takes effect on 1 November 2026. Check the standard status before planning documentation and material handling.
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REGULATION / EUROPEThe EU PPWR starts to apply: implications for plastic recovery
Phased application began on 12 August 2026. Distinguish current requirements from later milestones.
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OUTLOOK / INTERNATIONALGlobal plastics talks: reference documents and final rules
UNEP’s August 2026 repository entry identifies an informal Chair’s reference document. Its status matters.
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POLICY / CHINAChina’s recycled-materials action plan: connecting supply with use
A policy overview covering graded recycled-plastics supply, manufacturing applications and material traceability.
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INDUSTRY / CHINAPlastic-recycling operations: looking beyond the production line
An overview of operating records and equipment discussions, informed by a published Chinese industry commentary.
Read story ↗Plastic recycling: demand, cost and process choices
The value of a recycling operation depends on feedstock, sorting quality, output use and operating cost as well as throughput. Equipment should be assessed as part of the complete production process.
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Automation in recycling: connecting the process
Automation needs to fit the actual workflow. Sorting, feeding, granulation, conveying and dust collection can be planned in stages around changes in material, available space and maintenance access.
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Recycled plastics: traceability and end-use requirements
Plastic circularity involves design, collection, sorting, reprocessing and reuse. Understanding material sources and end-use requirements supports a traceable recovery process.
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What affects plastic granulation efficiency?
Material, feeding, knife condition, screens and downstream conveying all influence granulation. Record the operating conditions when discussing efficiency instead of comparing a single parameter.
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Granulator knives: material, geometry and maintenance
Knife selection involves material toughness, hardness, fillers and process requirements. Steel grade is one part of the decision; geometry, heat treatment and maintenance also matter.
Read story ↗Plastic granulation: guarding and operating practices
Equipment guarding, operating procedures and routine management work together. The following points introduce common considerations; follow the equipment manual, training and applicable site procedures.
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