4 Reflection 10 What's New 16 22 38 Recycling Greenback Recycling Technologies aims for 'small scale and local'. Fakuma As the world starts reopening, trades shows and events are cautiously being scheduled as in-person events. In Baden-Württemberg, it means that this year's Fakuma looks to be able to go ahead as a live show. Scientists talk Testing laboratory Impact Solutions is collaborating with the Sportex Group on more sustainable end-of-life solutions for synthetic sports pitches. 6 Newsround 14 15 8 Opinion Procurement of recycled materials can be a challenge for manufacturers, but processing these materials also calls for in-depth expertise, writes Marc Stachura, Director of Product Management Recycling at Meraxis. 24 Q & A Next to technology, building an ecosystem is at least as important for a closed loop recycling system, explains Dow's Luci Porcelli. 28 35 39 PRSE The Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to the RAI in Amsterdam. Save the date:4-5 November 2021. Polymer Prices Shortages drive PVC prices to record high. Events calendar October 2021 Recycling Food grade recycled resins are crucial to reach global industry targets for recycled content. People on the move Plastics Industry Awards The upcoming event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a recordbreaking number of finalists. 42 3