Plastics
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TotalEnergies goes for Spanish plastic recycler Iber Resinas to increase production of circular polymers
SPAIN – TotalEnergies, a French multinational integrated energy and petroleum company has acquired Spain-based mechanical recycling of plastics for sustainable applications, Iber Resinas. TotalEnergies says…
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Greiner Packaging’s K3 experience celebrates 40 years of cutting-edge innovation
UK – Sustainable plastic packaging experts, Greiner Packaging, in partnership with creative technology studio Appetite Creative, has created a fun and interactive connected experience to…
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Nairobi County reveals plans to enforce plastic ban within its borders
KENYA – The county Government of Nairobi has announced plans to enforce plastic ban to protect the environment from pollution. Nairobi Governor Johnstone Sakaja said…
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UK government consider reforming plastic packaging tax to raise funding for chemical recycling innovations
UK – The UK Government has proposed a reform of the Plastic Packaging Tax, which was introduced in April 2022, arguing that changes to the…
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Aldi scraps glass and metal components from pump of its own-label handwash in a bid to reduce packaging waste
UK – Multinational discount supermarket chain, Aldi has removed the glass and metal components from the pumps, making its handwash packaging fully recyclable at home.…
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UN, TotalEnergies joint initiative achieves plastic recycling milestone in one year
NIGERIA – The United Nations Institute for Training And Research (UNITAR) and TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited have disclosed that their plastic recycling plant has in…
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KCCA acquires 80 trucks to improve collection and transport of solid waste in Kampala
UGANDA – The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to procure 80 garbage trucks to improve the collection and transport of solid waste in…
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Coca-Cola unveils new premium bottle and brand identity for Voltic Natural Mineral Water
GHANA – Coca-Cola and its bottling partner – Voltic Ghana Limited, have launched a new premium bottle and new brand identity across the existing portfolio…
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INEOS, Hosakawa Alpine develop recyclable flexible film with over 50% recycled plastic waste
UK – British chemicals company INEOS has launched its ultra-thin, rigid film for recyclable flexible packaging products, made from more than 50% recycled plastic. According…
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Versalis expands bioplastics footprint with acquisition of renewable chemicals leader Novamont
ITALY – Versalis, Eni’s chemical company and shareholder of Novamont has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Novamont’s shares held by Mater-Bi.…