Plastics
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Lohmann debuts new sustainable adhesive tape for printing industry
GERMANY – German adhesive tape technology firm Lohmann has launched its new adhesive tape, DuploFLEX 5 GRIP, for the flexographic printing industry with a high…
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Sharjah imposes ban on single-use plastic bags and materials, effective January 1, 2024
UAE – The city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on single-use plastic bags and materials from 1 January…
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Thermoforming machines market to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2022 to 2032, report reveals
GLOBAL – Future market insight (FMI) report reveals that thermoforming machine market size to reach a valuation of US$961.0 million in 2022, and further expand…
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KP Snacks cuts packaging material for Tyrrells crips by 25%, saving 113 tons per year
UK – UK snack producer, KP Snacks has announced a significant packaging reduction for its crisp brand Tyrrells, with plastic packaging being cut by 25%…
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Toyo-Morton introduces solvent-free laminating adhesives for metalized multilayer packaging designs
JAPAN – Japan’s leading manufacturer of laminating adhesives, Toyo-Morton has launched a new ECOAD series of polyurethane solvent-free laminating adhesive systems. Designed for the food…
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NLCRC launches container recycling program in Atlanta, Georgia
US – The National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) has launched an industry-first collaborative recycling pilot program in Atalanta, Georgia. Established in 2021, NLCRC is…
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Surfers Against Sewage reveals 12 companies responsible for branded packaging pollution in UK
UK – Marine conservative charity Surfers Against Sewage has revealed a total of 12 companies are responsible for 70% of the branded packaging pollution found…
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Rwanda joins other countries to launch High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution
RWANDA – The governments of Rwanda and Norway together with other nations have launched the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution by 2040. Launched…
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Tetra Pak’s carton water bottle offer runners in Lewa Safari Marathon a sustainable way to rehydrate
KENYA – Tetra Pak stole the show in the just concluded Lewa Safari Marathon not for track performance but for its eco-friendly carton water bottles…
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DS Smith reiterates call for separate paper and board collections in UK
UK – Paper recycling and mill business DS Smith has reiterated its call for the government to mandate separate collections of paper and board from…