Plastics
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Coles goes green with new compostable bags for fresh produce in South Australia
AUSTRALIA – Melbourne-based supermarket chain, Coles has revealed plans to replace single-use plastic bags with certified biodegradable bags in the fresh produce in all South…
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Researchers create GM bacteria to efficiently break down plastic in saline water
USA – Researchers from North Carolina State University have successfully created a marine microorganism that can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in seawater. The researchers…
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Taking a Stand: Israel joins Global Coalition in the fight against plastic pollution
ISRAEL – Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has confirmed that the nation is joining the coalition of countries calling to establish an international global plastics…
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Lagos Recyclers Association calls for collective action to end marine plastic pollution
NIGERIA – The Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA) has urged government and corporate bodies to take conscious steps towards reducing waste and plastic pollution to safeguard…
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Vihiga intensifies efforts to combat non-biodegradable plastic waste
KENYA – The Vihiga County government has intensified efforts to collect and dispose of plastic materials within the main trading centers. This comes against the…
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Satma CE inks deal with Refillable to revolutionize inventory and refill management
INDIA – Waster traceability software, Satma CE has entered into a partnership with refillable product solutions provider Refillable to revolutionize inventory and refill management. The…
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Nigeria’s plastic consumption on the rise: Nigerian Economic Summit Group
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s plastic consumption has been projected to reach 40 million tonnes by 2030, as the country is one of the largest consumers of…
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TotalEnergies reveals plans to build plastics recycling unit at Grandpuits site
FRANCE – TotalEnergies, a French multinational integrated energy and petroleum company announced its plans to build a new mechanical recycling facility to contribute to the…
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Solvay, Hegen develop ‘first’ circular baby bottles with ISCC certification
BELGIUM – Specialty materials supplier, Solvay has partnered with Hegen to produce baby feeding bottles made from recycled, non-fossil feedstock content. Solvay’s Duradex material is…
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Britvic pumps US$6.41M into Ballygowan Facility to scale production
IRELAND – Britvic, the soft drinks company, has announced plans to invest €6 million (US$6.41m) in its Ballygowan facility in Ireland to enhance production capabilities…