Plastics
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Michael R. Bloomberg launches US$85M “Beyond Petrochemicals” campaign to combat plastic producers
US – UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg has launchedUS$85 million ‘Beyond Petrochemicals’ campaign aiming to halt the rapid expansion…
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Interzero partners Eastman for molecular recycling facility in France
FRANCE – Plastics recycling firm Interzero and chemical company Eastman have signed a long-term supply agreement for the latter’s planned molecular recycling facility in Normandy,…
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Oman imposes ban on single-use plastic bags, effective 2023
OMAN – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment promotion of Oman has issued a ministerial decision that bans imports of plastic bags with effect…
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WEEE partners Taka Ni Mali to recycle e-waste in Kajiado
KENYA – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre has partnered with Taka Ni Mali to recycle e-waste in Kajiado county. The two organizations have…
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ALPLA opens recycling plant in Thailand in partnership with PTT Global Chemical
THAILAND – Austrian plastic recycler ALPLA Group in partnership with Thai petrochemical company PTT Global Chemical (GC) has opened the state-of-the-art ENVICCO recycling plant in…
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Enaleia, ClimeCo launches Verra Plastic Collection Project in Kenya
KENYA – Non-profit social enterprise, Enaleia has partnered with ClimeCo to tackle plastic pollution in Kenya via a plastic collection project producing plastic credits under…
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Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria lightens plastic packaging to reduce carbon emissions
BULGARIA – Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria managed to reduce the plastic used in its product packaging by 1 158.85 tons, preventing the release of 2 537.89…
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Louisiana judge cancels state air permits for US$9.4B plastics complex
US – A Louisiana judge has thrown out air quality permits for a Taiwanese company’s planned US$9.4 billion plastics complex in a heavily industrialized area…
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Dow partners Mura Technology to develop advanced recycling facility in Germany
GERMANY – American chemical company Dow has partnered with Mura Technology to construct a new advanced recycling facility at Dow’s Böhlen site in Germany. The…
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University of Portsmouth pioneers scheme to solve South African plastic waste crisis
SOUTH AFRICA – University of Portsmouth has embarked on a pioneering scheme to reduce illegal waste dumping and increase plastic recycling in South Africa. The…