Plastics
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Kroger’s plastic packaging recycling program hits new milestone
USA – American retail chain Kroger has claimed that its recycling program has achieved its milestone of recycling more than one million pieces of its…
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Huhtamaki partners WasteAid for waste collection education initiative in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has partnered with the international charity WasteAid for a two-year program that provides training and support to South…
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AMP Robotics introduces new AI-powered system for recycling infrastructure
USA – AMP Robotics has released a complete line of artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered automation solutions for material recovery facilities (MRFs) and a stand-alone, integrated…
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LyondellBasell goes for Veolia’s share in joint venture Quality Circular Polymers
NETHERLANDS – Dutch chemical company LyondellBasell has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in Quality Circular Polymers (QCP), its plastic recycling joint venture (JV) with…
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ExxonMobil and partners conduct demo for advanced recycling for plastic scrap
USA – Texas-Based ExxonMobil Corp., Cyclyx International, Sealed Air and Ahold Delhaize USA have successfully demonstrated advanced recycling for plastic scrap. In 2022, the partners…
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Marks & Spencer rolls out new recyclable packaging for rice, grains and pulses to cut down on plastics
UK – British multinational retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has rolled out new recyclable packaging across its rice, grains, and pulses range as part of…
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Google launches single-use plastic food packaging challenge in sustainability drive
USA – American multinational technology company, Google LLC is inviting food and beverage companies that offer single-use, plastic-free packaging solutions to apply for its Single-Use…
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Igloo rolls out of stainless-steel drinkware bottles to replace single-use plastic bottles
USA – Texas-based innovative cooler solutions company Igloo has launched a new collection of stainless-steel drinkware featuring nine bottle and tumbler styles in a range…
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Biffa strengthens plastic recycling division with acquisition of stake in Esterpet
UK – British waste management company Biffa has bought a stake in North Yorkshire-based PET plastic recycler, Esterpet Ltd., strengthening its recycling division. In addition…
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MasterCard pledges to switch payment cards made of recycled plastics by 2028
GLOBAL – MasterCard has decided to withdraw its first-use PVC plastic gradually from its payment network by replacing it with cards made from recycled plastics…