Plastics
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Henkel completes acquisition of advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies
US – German multinational chemical and consumer goods company, Henkel has completed the acquisition of US-based advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. (NBD Nano). Based…
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CorePower partners with Boxed Water to remove single-use bottles
US – US-based yoga brand CorePower Yoga has partnered with Boxed Water Is Better, a sustainable alternative to plastic bottles, to improve sustainability at its…
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UPM Raflatac to expand its capacity and service in western US
US – Global supplier of labeling materials for branding and promotion, UPM Raflatac has announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art terminal in Vancouver, Washington,…
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Netherlands exports more plastic waste to vulnerable countries in EU, report reveals
NETHERLANDS – The Netherlands is the EU’s largest exporter of plastic waste and per capita, the worst offender in the world, according to a new…
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Mondi develops paper-based packaging alternative to plastic shrink
UK – Paper and packaging company Mondi has developed a recyclable paper packaging solution (Hug&Hold) to wrap and transport PET beverage bottles, which it says…
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McKinsey lays framework for reducing plastic pollution and increasing circularity
US – McKinsey & Company has released a report laying the groundwork for the global reduction of plastic waste to improve circularity through the collection,…
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Borealis develops reusable, fully recyclable lightweight bottle in partnership with Trexel
AUSTRIA – Austrian chemical company, Borealis has partnered with technology and equipment supplier, Trexel to develop a new plastic bottle based on a grade from…
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Nampak Zimbabwe records 4% increase in revenue in interim period
ZIMBABWE – Paper and packaging giant, Nampak Zimbabwe Limited has reported an increase in its revenue in the Q3 of 22 despite tough conditions. The…
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Novolex invests US$10M in Indiana Recycling facility to expand operations
US – US-based Novolex is investing US$10 million to expand its capacity to recycle plastic bags and other PE film at its recycling facility in…
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Catalent invests US$2.2M to expand Singapore clinical supply facility
SINGAPORE – US-based pharmaceutical company, Catalent has invested US$2.2 million to expand its clinical supply facility in Singapore. The investment will increase the site’s footprint…