Plastics
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South Africa moves to modernize packaging waste policy with draft NWMS 2026
The strategy 2026 plans to cut waste, boost recycling and support circular economy goals over the next five years.
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Bariq enters Saudi Arabia with kingdom’s first rPET recycling plant
will produce high-quality pellets and flakes using advanced technologies to meet international quality standards.
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Ghana, UNIDO move forward with circular textile innovation centre to tackle waste and boost industry
The centre will provide laboratory testing and technical services to support textile sorting and classification.
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Morocco’s waste generation set to more than double by 2050, World Bank warns
At the moment, the Kingdom generates over 26 million tons of solid waste annually.
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Chile proposes regulatory changes to strengthen packaging EPR implementation
The decree establishes obligations for producers to organise and finance waste management for packaging that enters the Chilean market.
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Dulsco Environment expands Sevens Stadium partnership to drive event waste diversion
UAE – Dubai-based Dulsco Group has strengthened its collaboration with Emirates-owned Sevens Stadium, extending its waste management remit through Dulsco Environment in a multi-year agreement…
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Amcor, Spadel advance sustainable, inclusive packaging with recyclable tethered cap
The brand claims to have achieved 100% carbon neutrality across its product life cycles in 2020.
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Selfridges expands beauty circularity with nationwide cosmetics, fragrance recycling scheme
Consumers earn an Unlocked Key reward for five returned items.
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Alfa Laval launches ThinkCircularity take-back program to advance circular plastic solutions
Each ThinkTop contains 500 grams of plastic.
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Kruger National Park launches pilot recycling project to advance circular economy
The new colour-coded bins are designed to facilitate proper waste separation for visitors.