Sustainability
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INEOS launches 70% recycled polypropylene grade for premium cosmetics packaging
New Recycl-IN polymer targets high-end packaging applications with lower carbon footprint.
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ExxonMobil, Selene launch heavy-duty sacks with 50% recycled PE
The initiative supports circular packaging while meeting performance requirements for plastic industry logistics.
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Canada’s plastics ban upheld as Appeal Court restores federal authority
The court has reinstated plastics as toxic under federal environmental regulations.
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Visy launches recyclable paper bubble wrap to replace single-use plastics
Paper Bubble joins Visy’s other locally made single use plastic alternatives, including paper retail.
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Polysmart Packaging secures US$5M equity investment to expand rPET production in Nigeria
Investment positions company for rising demand in recycled packaging.
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Amcor, DCM launch recyclable pe film for European fertiliser market
The new product replaces DCM’s earlier multi-material structure.
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Singapore’s disposable bag charge cuts supermarket plastic use by up to 80% – NEA
This result aligns with similar bag charge schemes overseas.
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Smurfit Westrock expands in Ecuador with Cartomanabí acquisition
Cartomanabí has an output exceeding 50,000tpa.
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BoReTech to launch China’s first PET tray-to-tray recycling plant
China tagets to recycle 19.5 million tonnes of plastic by 2030.
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New South Wales secures US$7.9M to expand hard-to-recycle plastics infrastructure
The funding will support upgrades to existing facilities and the establishment of new recycling capacity.