Plastics
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Keurig K-Cup pods now recyclable under Ontario’s Blue Box program
Keurig Dr Pepper believes that approximately 75% of Canadians can recycle their K-Cup pods.
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TotalEnergies Corbion launches label-free PLA bottle to enhance closed-loop recycling
The design allows bottles to enter recycling streams without additional processing.
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Ghana could generate US$4.5B annually by 2032 through waste management – ISSER
Ghana produces an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.
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Samsung eliminates single-use plastics from mobile packaging ahead of 2025 target
All 10 qualifying Samsung’s mobile manufacturing sites have achieved the Platinum designation for zero waste to land.
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Brand audit flags global beverage majors in Nigeria’s plastic waste stream
Sachet packaging for beverages, plastic bottles, and plastic bags are the most common plastic waste items.
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Madayn inks deal with be’ah to strengthen industrial waste management
Companies operating in Madayn’s industrial cities will be registered on be’ah’s electronic waste-management platforms.
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Husky advances next-generation packaging systems with HyLECTRIC, HyPERSYNC platforms
These platforms function as fully integrated melt delivery systems, seamlessly combining injection molding machines with purpose-built Husky hot runners and mold controllers.
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Alicante ramps up glass recycling drive targeting Horeca sector
The city builds on strong 2024 glass recycling results, with 6.7 million kg of glass recycled overall and 18.7 kg per capita.
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Clariant secures EU approval for renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics
Authorization includes Licocare RBW 360 Vita and RBW 560 Vita, expanding market access across Europe.
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Dubai advances to final phase of single-use plastics prohibition
The city is expanding regulated products to include plastic plates, cups and lids, and single-use cutlery.