9 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 12/21 www.petpla.net Alpla establishes new Asia-Pacific region The Alpla Group, global packaging solutions and recycling specialist, has announced that it is strengthening its footprint in Asia. On January 1, 2022, the AsiaPacific (APAC) head office in Singapore will go live, with a new region being created from a merger of the former regions North East Asia and South East Asia. It includes current operations in China, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The APAC region will be managed by Roland Wallner, currently Alpla Managing Director North East Asia. With 2,750 employees, Alpla APAC sees itself well situated for the Asian packaging market. Alongside extending the reach of Alpla’s industry-leading moulding technology, a focus lies on the further development of circular economy activities in the region. www.alpla.com rPET100 Designed for recycling. Made from recycling. • Heat resistant • Fully recyclable • Thermoformable like PET BENEFITS HOT CUPS · DAIRY PRODUCTS · INSTANT SOUPS · TO-GO MEALS · COFFEE LIDS foodgrade without compromise Berry announces availability of EUCertPlast accreditation With the approaching UK Plastics Tax and increasing consumer interest across the whole of Europe in the provenance of their packaging, Berry Global announces the availability of certified recycled plastic from six of its UK sites. The investment in certification underlines the company’s commitment to its customers during this transitional period and extensive, long-term capabilities to provide packaging materials with a minimum of 30% recycled content that can be supported by independent accreditation. This capability will be of particular importance after April 2022, when the UK Plastics Tax comes into force for all plastic packaging, both UK manufactured and imported, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. It will also help to support brands internationally, who are seeking to demonstrate their commitment to more sustainable packaging in the light of ongoing consumer pressures and potential future legislation in other countries. The EUCertPlast certification, which works to the European Standard EN 15343:2007, helps assure customers that best practices are being followed throughout the recycling process for pre- and post-consumer waste in terms of stock management of incoming waste, recycling process, quality management, staff training and qualifications, traceability in supply chain and environmental protection. The chain of custody provides full details of the origins of the waste material and the waste management company from which it was sourced. www.berryglobal.com
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