Plastics
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Sirane introduces ‘world first’ ovenable packaging printed with water-based inks
UK – Leading packaging development-to-manufacturing company Sirane has introduced what it claims to be the ‘world first’ ovenable films and pouches printed with sustainable water-based…
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Energy Capital Partners snaps up recycling firm Biffa for US$2.6B
UK – American energy investment firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has completed the acquisition of British recycling company Biffa for US$2.59 billion (£2.1bn). Based in…
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German firm revalyu to build US$50M PET recycling plant in Georgia
US – German recycling company revalyu Resources has revealed plans to build a US$50 million recycling facility in Georgia, US. The company says that the…
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SABIC aims to process 1M metric tonnes through circular plastic initiative by 2030
UAE – Saudi chemical company SABIC has announced a target of making 1 million metric tonnes annually of its recycled-content TruCircle plastic by 2030. The…
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Boxed Water is Better acquires CarbonNeutral product certification
US – Michigan-based provider of sustainably packaged water, Boxed Water Is Better® has received CarbonNeutral® product certification from Climate Impact Partners, specialists in carbon market…
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The Philippines’ new law requires businesses to recover 20% of plastic packaging waste
PHILIPPINES – The Philippines has added a law to its Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources…
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Berry Global equips Coca-Cola with tethered caps to align with EU directives
EUROPE – Berry Global has been contracted by Coca-Cola to supply it with a lightweight, tethered closure for its carbonated soft drinks in PET (polyethylene…
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Malian government sets up 26 transit depots for household waste in Bamako
MALI – The government of Mali has announced plans to set up 26 transit depots for household waste in the district of Bamako. The aim…
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RecyClass revises design for recycling guidelines & testing protocols
EUROPE – RecyClass has updated its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols in line with recent developments in packaging features and recycling technologies.…
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Covestro names Samir Hifri as new chairman and president of its U.S. operations
US – German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate-based raw materials, Covestro has appointed Samir Hifri as the new chairman and president of Covestro LLC, its…