Sustainability
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Henkel unveils innovative solvent-free adhesive for sustainable packaging
The adhesive will prioritize food safety while significantly reducing CO2 emissions
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South Africa’s mandated EPR schemes show promising early results
The collection of post-consumer PET bottles and jars has grown from 16% of those placed on market in 2005 to nearly 76%.
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Jieyang pioneers world’s first 200,000-ton mixed plastic recycling plant
The key to successful plastic recycling is retaining the value of the material
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Stora Enso, Novapor partners to supply wood-based foam packaging
A key advantage of the packaging is its recyclability in standard paper and cardboard streams
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CPA, F4SS merge to enhance private label and sustainability demands
F4SS members will transition to full CPA membership by September 2025
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Fibre Circle ramps up community engagement with clean-up drive, municipal collaboration
These activities highlight the organization’s focus on empowering local collectors, fostering municipal partnerships, and promoting a cleaner, greener South Africa.
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Typotech Kenya charts regional growth with focus on packaging innovation and sustainability
Under CEO Alfred Kandara, the company has rebranded and expanded its offerings beyond pre-press solutions.
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PCX Markets launches Plastic Credit System to enhance Circular Economy
The approach supports both environmental sustainability and economic growth in underserved regions
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Huhtamaki introduces compostable ice cream cups
The cups feature a bio-based barrier coating, reducing plastic content to less than 10%
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Henkel transits to renewable materials in Bref toilet rim blocks
The shift involves a mass balance approach, where fossil raw materials are partially replaced with renewable feedstocks at the production outset