Plastics
-
Climate action NGO WRAP names Harriet Lamb as its new CEO
UK – Climate action NGO WRAP has appointed Harriett Lamb as its new CEO, replacing Dr. Marcus Gover, who will step down at the end…
-
4evergreen introduces beta version of recyclability evaluation tool for fiber-based packaging
EUROPE – The 4evergreen alliance has published the beta release of its Fiber-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Protocol (REP). This tool is said to support the…
-
ExxonMobil begins large-scale production at its advanced recycling facility in Texas
US – American multinational oil and gas firm ExxonMobil has commenced production at its advanced recycling facility in Baytown, Texas. The facility uses proprietary technology…
-
Shriji Polymers acquires controlling stake in Parekhplast
INDIA- Leading plastic packaging solution provider in rigid plastics for the pharma industry, Shriji Polymers has acquired a controlling stake in Parekhplast India Limited. According…
-
Plastic recycling in South Africa increased by 10% in 2021, reveals Plastics SA
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa recycled 344,527 tonnes of plastics during 2021 – representing a 10% increase over the previous year, reveals Plastics SA executive…
-
CCBA invests US$14M in new PET plastic bottle production line to boost production in Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Mozambique) has invested US$14 million in a new polyethylene phthalate (PET) plastic bottle production line at its Nampula factory. The…
-
GE Technology opts for Honeywell recycling technology in South Korea
SOUTH KOREA – South Korea-based waste management company GE Technology is to deploy Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology at its advanced plastic recycling facility in South…
-
Sainsbury’s ditches single-use lids from own-brand dip pots range to combat plastic waste
UK – Leading UK supermarket, Sainsbury’s has announced plans to remove single-use plastic lids across its own-brand dip pot ranges in 2023, in a bid…
-
Rwanda unveils US$221M circularity action plan for African waste
RWANDA – The government of Rwanda has unveiled a 14-year US$211.3 million circular economy action plan for African waste management at the just concluded 6th…
-
Kenya, South Africa launch ‘Just Transition’ initiative to end plastic pollution
KENYA – Kenya and South Africa have announced an initiative to end plastic pollution in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible…