Sustainability & Climate
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Norfund invests US$4M in PET recycling firm in Vietnam
The country consumes about 3.9 million tonnes of plastic annually.
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Sorma Group launches mono-material net packaging to boost plastic recycling
The mono-material simplifies end-of-life waste management and packaging operations.
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Lagos launches Ikosi Market biogas plant to turn food waste into energy
NIGERIA – The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has inaugurated the Ikosi Market Anaerobic Digester, a biogas facility designed to convert organic…
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OceanHub Africa, Coca-Cola Foundation launch US$120,000 plastic waste innovation challenge
The program aims to accelerate practical innovations and business models that can recycle at least 490 tonnes of plastic waste.
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African Development Bank backs Benin’s circular economy action plan
Benin currently recycles 70 percent of materials from old road.
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Nilpeter appoints David Kitson as Managing Director for UK business
He brings extensive experience in the printing and labels sector.
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Nippon Paper expands New Zealand footprint with softwood chip acquisition
The move positions NPI to capitalize on New Zealand’s abundant softwood plantation resources.
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Ethiopia enforces nationwide single-use plastic bag ban, raising compliance stakes across East Africa
The ban imposed fines and prison terms for commercial violations.
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Brazilian scientists turn fish skin waste into biodegradable food packaging film
It offers plastic alternative and adding value to aquaculture waste streams.
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Sony, partners establish global renewable plastics supply chain spanning five countries
The initiative will produce a variety of plastics for use in Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products worldwide.