Plastics
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French Embassy, Nile University launch plastic recycling micro-plant as Nigeria grapples with 32MT annual waste crisis
Stakeholders described the initiative as a practical response to Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution crisis, which contributes to blocked drainage systems, flooding, and environmental degradation in major cities.
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UPM, Michelman, BOBST validate paper-based packaging concepts aligned with EU single-use plastics directive
By validating their materials and equipment together before offering them to customers, UPM, Michelman, and BOBST have removed the trial-and-error from SUPD compliance.
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Michelman introduces 100% bio-based, plastic-free coatings for recyclable food packaging
Nuvita Life 4605 is a topcoat that delivers OGR, water resistance, and moisture barrier performance, providing robust protection for a range of retail food packaging applications.
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Nextek, Coveris open COtooCLEAN food-grade recycling plant in Lincolnshire using supercritical CO₂ extraction
COtooCLEAN uses supercritical CO₂, carbon dioxide at a temperature and pressure where it behaves as both a liquid and a gas, to penetrate the plastic matrix and extract contaminants at a molecular level.
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Iraq moves to restrict BPA in food, water packaging, citing endocrine, behavioural health risks
Unlike the EU, which has set specific migration limits and banned BPA in baby bottles, Iraq currently lacks formal BPA restrictions for food-contact materials.
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Enerpat horizontal baler doubles PET processing capacity to 7,000T/month at CL Trading
The increased output allows CL Trading to increase the volume of recyclable materials it buys from small collection businesses and waste pickers.
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Starbucks Singapore removes disposable straws from condiment bars, shifts to sip-through lids
Plastic straws have been a target of single-use plastic bans worldwide due to their short usage time (minutes) and long environmental persistence (centuries).
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Egypt inaugurates US$5M Green Recycle plant in Sokhna with 8,000T annual plastic processing capacity
The inauguration was part of Madbouly’s tour to launch new industrial projects within the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE).
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SaniSure adds PETG PharmaTainer bottles, carboys with freeze-thaw validation down to -80°C
The PETG PharmaTainer line carries the same cleanliness and compliance characteristics as its PET and PC bottle products.
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Egypt inaugurates US$11M Sinai plastics factory producing 55M PP bags annually
The factory specializes in producing woven polypropylene bags, a packaging format widely used for bulk industrial goods such as cement, sugar, flour, and animal feed.