Sustainability
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India moves to finalize national scrap recycling policy to support green steel ambitions
Scrap consumption in India’s steel industry is increasing steadily, projected to rise to nearly 36 million tonnes in the coming years.
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Saudi Arabia targets US$10B in recycling investments by 2035 with new licensing framework
The move integrates recycling industry as a standalone sector in the Kingdom.
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PolyCycl secures funding to scale chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics
The investment comes at a time when India generates nearly 9.3m tonnes of plastic waste every year.
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Growing waste crisis in MENA costs US$7B annually – World Bank warns
The report calls for more investment in better waste management and circular economy.
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INEOS launches hybrid polymer with 70% recycled content for cosmetics packaging
The new product is a natural colour polypropylene homopolymer designed for thin-walled injection moulding.
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Tetra Pak commits US$71M to pilot plant advancing paper-based carton barriers
The company is mommitted to acieve a 40% recycling rate by 2030.
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YABATECH unveils Plastogas Hub to tackle plastic waste and generate clean energy
Lagos generates over 4.7 million tonnes annually.
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Sahara Group Foundation commissions 17th recycling hub in Lagos
The hub promotes a circular economy by diverting recyclable waste from landfills.
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Husky launches unified mono-PET bottle and cap to enhance tamper resistance and recyclability
Closures are thought to account for up to 15% of a pack’s total weight.
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Ball to acquire majority stake in European beverage can manufacturer Benepack
The remaining 20 percent interest will continue to be held by existing Benepack shareholders.