How much recycled plastic is needed to make a T-shirt or a chair?
The circular economy is no longer a trend, it is a necessity. But knowing how many plastic bottles are needed to produce a T-shirt or a chair helps us understand the true impact o
Successful collaboration cases between manufacturers and recyclers
The transition to a circular economy in the plastics sector requires more than good intentions. It demands technical collaboration, mutual trust, and solutions tailored to the real
New generation of plastic granulation technology: efficiency, robustness, and industrial precision
As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, Heinrich Dreher Maschinenbau, based in Aachen (Germany), reaffirms its position as a global reference in size-reduction technologies with the
How the circular economy can become a competitive advantage for industry
The circular economy is becoming a powerful competitive advantage for modern industry, especially in the plastics sector. By replacing the traditional linear modelm extract, produc
Tips to optimise the recycling process
Plastic recycling is a demanding process where every detail matters - from proper sorting to the final extrusion or granulation. Optimising this workflow can lead to significant ga
Ruy de Lacerda and Dreher: A Strong Partnership in Innovation
In the year when both Ruy de Lacerda and Heinrich Dreher Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG celebrate 75 years of history, our long-standing partner Dreher marks this milestone with the la
NGR Secures EFSA Approval for the LSP Process
Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR) has achieved an important milestone in plastic recycling: the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved its Liquid State Poly
Plastic recycling technology
Plastic recycling is not just an industrial process; it is a commitment to the future,” says António Maria Figueiredo Pereira, head of the plastics and rubber division at Ruy de
The Circular Economy: The Path to a Sustainable Future
The global economy, as we know it, is based on a linear model of production and consumption. This model, known as “take–make–dispose,” has dominated industrial economies si
Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products: A New Landscape in Production
On 18 July, the European Union took a significant step toward sustainability with the entry into force of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This regulation
