Waste Management
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ProAmpac, Divilly Brothers unveil recyclable packaging for Irish meat market
This move reduces plastic usage while maintaining product freshness and shelf appeal.
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Niutech secures US$29.4M UK contract for waste plastic pyrolysis line
The pyrolysis line will have a capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year.
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Royal Vaassen, UPM unveil recyclable barrier paper for sustainable packaging
Royal Vaassen has developed the Barryrwrap concept to provide medium to high-level barrier properties.
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PakTech Study reveals ongoing tension in recycled plastic vs. fiber debate
The company identifies a “clear gap” between the industry’s perception and reality of plastic use.
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MTN, CardCentre unveil biodegradable SIM cards to curb plastic waste in Nigeria
The new SIM cards are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified.
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Kisii County urged to hand over waste collection to private sector
The new legal framework compels waste generators to pay for disposal and management.
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Poland introduces packaging fees, recycling obligations
Producers and importers will be accountable for the collection and recycling of packaging waste
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Syklo taps Prevas Finland for advanced control systems at new Hyvinkaa recycling plant
Prevas Finland will develop efficient control systems to optimize the facility’s operations.
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Samsara Eco launches first enzymatic recycling plant in Australia
By using enzymes, the plastics are broken down to their original building blocks
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NSW partners SA to expand container deposit schemes to include wine, spirit bottles
This aims to divert nearly half a billion additional beverage containers from landfills annually.