Packaging Europe Issue 15.3

BLACK PLASTICS: CAN THEY BE RECYCLED? It’s not one of the great philosophical questions, granted, but for those whose goal is to address the need for a circular economy this is an important piece of the puzzle. The first and most obvious answer is ‘yes, of course they can – all plastics are recyclable’, but as many will be aware it’s not quite so straightforward. Victoria Hattersley spoke to some industry experts to shed some light on the subject. | 44 | Packaging Europe