Technology

The material, produced with 30% post-consumer recycled PP, is sourced from plastic cups collected in coastal parts of Southeast Asia through the Prevented Ocean Plastic programme, preventing waste from entering marine environments.

The Milan studio enables earlier customer collaboration, allowing shared testing and refinement that reduces development time and brings market-ready packaging solutions to practical use more quickly.

The project also aims to professionalise the informal sector, which currently handles most e-waste processing through inadequate methods such as open burning that release toxic substances.

The system’s integration of photos and geolocation data helps reduce field processing time and ensures accurate issue identification and resolution.

The launch reinforces Pluss’ focus on developing science-led innovations that address real-world industry challenges while reducing environmental footprint.

The closure’s ISCC+ certification enables full traceability of recycled content, helping Ginstberg meet evolving regulatory requirements for packaging circularity.

The technology pairs a protein-based polymer from Lactips with PureNil 0 paper from SmartSolve to produce a flexible film that disappears in water.

The system, developed in collaboration with Datacom, enables Lion to monitor crates in circulation and aims to collect data on consumer behaviours to refine the experience for future scaling.

The platform supports Sibanye-Stillwater’s broader strategy of connecting mining, processing and recycling into a single value chain.

Refunds are deposited directly into users’ digital wallets via the DOA mobile app, from which funds can be transferred to bank accounts, withdrawn from ATMs, or used for purchases at participating retailers.