Plastics
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Zambia urges private sector to join in tackling problem of waste disposal
ZAMBIA – The Zambian government has urged the private sector to join in tackling the problem of waste disposal in the country. There has been…
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Kisumu-based startup launches mobile application to combat plastic pollution
KENYA – M-taka, a Kisumu-based startup has launched a mobile application that enables local people to better manage their plastic waste. The digital solution, also…
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Packaging industry faces scrutiny as plastic contamination in frozen berries raises concerns
FINLAND – The Finnish Food Authority has issued a warning about the plastic risk, prompting a product recall by the distributor responsible for the frozen…
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Husky and Origin Materials collaborate to commercialize PET packaging
USA – Husky Technologies has partnered with material supplier Origin Materials Inc. to commercialize PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for…
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German scientists unveil regenerating biodegradable mineral biopolymer
GERMANY – Scientists at the University of Konstanz, Germany, have developed bio-based and biodegradable next-generation mineral plastics that can regenerate after damage. Created using a…
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Lafarge Egypt, Geocycle Egypt to clean Nile water from plastic waste
EGYPT – In conjunction with the Plastic-Free July month, Lafarge Egypt has collaborated with Geocycle Egypt to launch a voluntary initiative to remove plastic waste…
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Morrisons, Podback trials recycling points for coffee machine pods in UK
UK – Supermarket chain Morrisons has partnered with pod recycling service Podback to trial the introduction of recycling points for coffee machine pods. The move,…
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Braskem invests US$87m to expand biopolymer production in Brazil
BRAZIL – Braskem has invested US$87 million in additional production capacity at its bio-based ethylene plant located in the Petrochemical Complex of Triunfo, Rio Grande…
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Packaging Specialist ALPLA launches new brand that consolidates all recycling activities
AUSTRIA – Hard-based packaging solution provider ALPLA is consolidating all of its activities under the new brand ALPLArecycling. Since 2005, the company has been investing…
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Bidco to eliminate usage of some plastic bottles within its value chain
KENYA – In a bid to support environmental conservation, edible oil manufacturers Bidco Africa Ltd and Bidcoro Africa Limited are working on a program to…