Plastics

UK –  GlobalData forecasts the UK packaging market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3% from 109.9 billion units in 2021…

SOUTH AFRICA – MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa is partnering with Trash4Treats to promote…

SERBIA – Greiner Packaging is acquiring Serbia-based producer of PET flakes Alwag, broadening its business portfolio and adding the first recycling company to the group.…

FRANCE – French personal care company, L’Oréal has become the latest addition to Nextek’s Nextloopp initiative with an aim to drive a circular economy in…

US – Heidelberg has launched the new-generation Speedmaster SX 102, with artificial intelligence and other automated assistance systems to offer an ergonomic user experience and…

UK – Müller Milk & Ingredients, one of the largest milk processors in Great Britain, plans to remove 500 tonnes of virgin plastics from its…

UAE – Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has established Rebound to facilitate the global trade of recycled plastic and minimize the world’s plastic pollution.…

UK – British bioplastics and radio frequency business Biome has secured £244,000 (US$282,536) funding from government agency Innovate UK to enhance bioplastic food packaging. The…

US – Adler Industrial Solutions, a growing company in the tooling and mold industry has completed the acquisition of R&D/Leverage to expand its reach and…

GERMANY – Germany-based chemical company BASF has concluded a framework agreement for the purchase of pyrolysis oil from mixed plastic waste with ARCUS Greencycling Technologies.…