Plastics
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Yeo Valley Organic ditches single-use lids for reusable alternative
UK – Yeo Valley Organic has announced that its 350g and 450g tubs of yogurt will no longer be sold with single-use plastic lids, instead,…
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European parliament backs export ban on all waste destined for disposal
EUROPE – The European Parliament has voted in favor of a new law introducing stricter procedures and control measures for waste shipments, including a ban…
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BASF invests in capacity expansion of polymer dispersions in Indonesia
INDONESIA – German multinational chemical company, BASF has announced plans to invest in the capacity expansion of polymer dispersions at its production site in Merak,…
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Australia’s CTL closes US$4M acquisition of US recycler In-Plas Recycling
US – Melbourne-based Close the Loop (CTL) has completed the acquisition of US-based In-Plas Recycling for US$4 million. The acquisition will significantly expand Close the…
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PureCycle to build its first European PP recycling facility in Belgium
BELGIUM – US-based chemical company PureCycle Technologies and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have selected NextGen District in Belgium as the location for PureCycle’s first polypropylene…
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Schreiner MediPharm develops tamper-evident seal for syringe needles
GERMANY – Munich-based provider of functional labels for the healthcare industry, Schreiner MediPharm has developed Needle-Trap, a unique label with integrated needle protection. Needle-Trap indicates…
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Valio announces plans to repackage its brands to align with EU directive
FINLAND – Helsinki-based manufacturer of dairy products, Valio has announced plans to replace its package with caps with tethered caps to meet the EU directive.…
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Borealis acquires majority stake in Renasci boosting its chemical recycling
AUSTRIA – Austrian chemical company, Borealis has acquired a majority stake in Renasci, to increase its access to chemically recycled feedstock. Renasci is a provider…
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Horus Pharma partners Plastic Bank for plastic recycling initiative
FRANCE – French pharmaceutical firm Horus Pharma has collaborated partnered with Plastic Bank to recycle plastic. This partnership aims to recycle nearly 100 tonnes of…