Plastics
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Australian supermarkets approved to form recycling taskforce
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a task force to address soft plastic recycling in Australia. The approval comes after…
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Avery Dennison adopts Tosca’s plastic pallets to cut supply chain emissions
EUROPE – US-based material science and manufacturing company Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials is set to use Tosca’s plastic pallets to distribute its materials,…
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Partnerships improve rate of recycling in South Africa, says Petco
SOUTH AFRICA – Plastic recycling organization Petco says sustainability partnerships have contributed to improved waste collection and PET recycling rates, creating income opportunities and developing…
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Coca-Cola Nigeria recognized for environmental sustainability investments
NIGERIA – Coca-Cola Nigeria has earned multiple accolades at the Environmental Sustainability Conference, Expo, and Awards (ECOSEA), organized by Impact Reports Africa and Brand Communicator.…
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BIMCO partners Ocean Bottle to remove single-use plastic bottles from ships
DENMARK – International shipping association BIMCO has launched an initiative to remove single-use plastic bottles from ships in partnership with Ocean Bottle. As part of…
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Plastipak opens new recycling facility in Spain, expanding production
SPAIN – Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacture and recycling of plastic containers has opened its new recycling facility in Toledo. The facility…
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Nature Gnaws partners 4ocean on plastic pollution initiative
US – US-based dog chew brand Nature Gnaws has partnered with non-profit company 4ocean to address plastic pollution in the oceans. As a 4ocean certified…
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LyondellBasell to build recycling facility in Germany, expanding its operation
GERMANY- Netherlands-based chemical company LyondellBasell has decided to proceed with engineering to develop a commercial-scale advanced recycling plant at its site in Wesseling, Germany. The…
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Coca-Cola Middle East rolls out 100% rPET bottles at FIFA World Cup in Qatar
QATAR – Coca-Cola Middle East has partnered with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to introduce sustainable beverage bottles at this year’s FIFA…
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Lyondell eyes expansion of propylene capacity at Houston facility
US – Netherlands-based chemical company, LyondellBasell has announced plans to expand its propylene production capacity at its Channelview Complex near Houston, Texas. According to the…