27 Sep 2023 --- As global demand for recyclate increases, so does the need for recycling innovation. With low plastic recycling rates globally, the industry is transforming to improve waste management and establish a circular economy. We discuss with experts whether mechanical or chemical recycling is the way forward. Coveris’ closed-loop recycling business ReCover generates high-quality feedstock from plastic packaging waste streams for packaging material production. It utilizes internal waste streams and customer waste material to produce high-quality recycled feedstock, able to be re-extruded into a variety of premium-quality films and packaging applications. Material containing recycled content can be recycled through the ReCover processes, enabling a continuous loop of recycling and re-extrusion.