Sustainability
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Kenya advances towards Bamako Convention ratification after decades of delay
Alongside other African nations, Kenya participated in the negotiations of the Basel convention of 1989.
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DS Smith replaces plastic foam with fiber-based packaging for Raymarine Radar Products, cutting CO₂ emissions by 60%
The packaging reduces pallet usage by 75%, supports customization, and is fully recyclable, with 84% recycled content.
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Faerch strengthens circular food packaging with expanded supply of tray rPET from Cirrec
Faerch aims to achieve 25–30% tray rPET content across its product portfolio this year.
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Mitsubishi Chemical unveils PFAS-free paper coating with superior oil and gas barrier performance
The innovation uses SoarnoL, MCC’s proprietary ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer.
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Aduro Clean Technologies, ECOCE launch flexible plastic waste initiative in Mexico
MEXICO – Aduro Clean Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Mexican industry association ECOCE to assess the viability of Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) for processing…
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Bhutan Agro Industries switches to aluminium cans as export markets expand
The switch involves replacing the prior packaging with aluminum cans that are lighter.
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Polyco injects US$0.11M to boost South Africa’s polystyrene recycling capacity
SOUTH AFRICA — Producer responsibility organization Polyco has invested R1.89 million (US$0.11 million) in New Earth Recycling, one of the country’s few dedicated processors of…
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Equitix expands stake in Viridor to accelerate UK waste-to-energy growth
Viridor provides infrastructure services in sustainable waste management and energy recovery.
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ExxonMobil unveils signature polymers portfolio as regulatory uncertainty slows European recycling investments
BELGIUM — ExxonMobil has introduced its new Signature Polymers portfolio, developed in partnership with Hosokawa Alpine and BW Converting, aiming to accelerate the adoption of…
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Emerald Packaging removes 1M pounds of virgin plastic from supply chain through PCR shift
The shift supports waste diversion, lower carbon emissions, and advances recycling infrastructure advocacy in California.