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K 2025 puts the spotlight on young companies that contribute to sustainability in the plastics industry with innovative concepts. Messe.TV reports on start-ups that are improving recycling processes, developing new materials, and showing ways in which plastics production and environmental protection can be reconciled.
be2morrow: Software for carbon footprint and sustainability goals
The be2morrow software acts as a central management tool for systematically embedding sustainability in the company. It helps to analyze energy consumption, production processes, and supply chains and derive a clear decarbonization strategy... be2morrow software
R-Cycle: Data standard for packaging and recycling certification
R-Cycle is an industry initiative that develops digital product passports for packaging. It is based on a data standard agreed with GS1 that enables packaging information to be transferred securely, uniformly, and across company boundaries. R-Cycle data standard
Paques Biomaterials: Caleyda PHBV from wastewater streams
With Caleyda PHBV, Paques Biomaterials has developed a material that combines ecological innovation and industrial efficiency. The biopolymer is produced from wastewater streams from the food and paper industries – residues that were previo... Paques Biomaterials
Replace Plastics: Recycling complex plastics with a patent
In the plastics industry, complex material composites are considered one of the biggest obstacles to effective recycling. Due to their composition, many plastics are incinerated or sent to landfill – with a significant impact on the environ... Replace Plastics
Maintastic CMMS: AI-powered maintenance software for industry
With a clear focus on digital maintenance, Maintastic – formerly Oculavis – is presenting a new generation of its CMMS solution at the trade fair. The company has not only rethought its name, but also its functionality. The software combine... Maintastic CMMS
Kuori HC Compound: biodegradable TPEs for industry
At K, Kuori is presenting a material that redefines the concept of sustainability in the plastics sector: the HC Compound. The bioplastic is home compostable, bio-based, and elastic—a combination that has been hard to find until now. It was... Kuori HC Compound
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K in Düsseldorf is the world's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber and takes place every three years. It offers a comprehensive overview of machinery, raw and auxiliary materials, semi-finished products, technical parts, and services for the entire plastics and rubber industry. Trade visitors from all sectors—from automotive to construction to packaging—use the trade fair to find out about new materials, technologies, and applications. The focus is increasingly on the circular economy, resource efficiency, and digitalization. With its international orientation, K is considered the most important marketplace for innovations in the plastics industry.
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