Plastics
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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…
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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…
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Safripol partners Green Corridors to tackle plastic pollution in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – SA-based independent plastics manufacturing company, Safripol has partnered with Green Corridors to tackle plastic pollution in South Africa. The project involves the…
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RecyClass approves Dow packaging adhesives for mechanical recycling
EUROPE – Multi-industry non-profit initiative RecyClass has approved a selection of Dow’s solvent-free and water-borne lamination for mechanical recycling. The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE L…
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Algerian firm Général Emballage opts for Lafarge’s expertise to recycle its waste
ALGERIA – Algerian paper company specializing in the manufacture and conversion of corrugated cardboard, Général Emballage has entrusted the management of its corrugated cardboard waste…
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Tetra Pak South Africa commits to circular economy by joining Petco
SOUTH AFRICA – Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak South Africa has joined PET Recycling Company (Petco) to drive the collection and recycling…
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Irish company Mergon opens new manufacturing plant in Coahuila, Mexico
MEXICO – Irish plastics company, Mergon has officially opened its new green field facility in Ramos Arizpe, near Saltillo, Mexico. Mergon, which makes plastic components…
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Polykar expands operations into Western Canada with new facility
CANADA – Canadian plastic filmmaker and recycler Polykar has opened its new 50,000 ft2 state-of-the-art plant in Edmonton, Alberta. The plant complements the company’s Montreal…
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Coveris launches new business segment to drive plastic circularity
UK – Sustainable packaging company Coveris has launched ReCover, a new business segment seeking to facilitate the sourcing, processing, and recycling of waste at Coveris…
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Bacardi to remove plastic packaging from all new gift packs
US – Bermuda-based spirits company Bacardi has announced plans to make all its new gift packs fully plastic-free from this month. The announcement is in…