8 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 09/24 www.petpla.net Chile inaugurates first plant to produce beverage bottles from recycled plastic Chile has launched its first plant dedicated to producing beverage bottles from recycled plastic. The facility, named Re-Ciclar, is a joint venture between Coca-Cola Andina and Coca-Cola Embonor, representing a US $35 million investment. The plant aims to recycle over 350 million bottles annually and integrate food-grade recycled material into Coca-Cola’s packaging in Chile. Re-Ciclar is noted for its use of sustainable technologies and is expected to generate 25,000 indirect jobs nationwide. It is combining state-of-the-art equipment imported from Italy, Japan, and Austria. The plant is part of a broader initiative to increase the recycled content in Coca-Cola bottles, starting with 15% rPET by 2025, with plans to reach 100% in the future. Re-Ciclar has a collaborative and inclusive model through strategic alliances with all members of the recycling chain, including grassroots recyclers, small, medium, and large managers, local governments, and territorial organisations, among others. In 2024, it expects to collect around 10,000 t of PET alongside its partners, including the National Association of Recyclers of Chile, Latitud R, La Ciudad Posible, and the collective action of citizens. www.embonor.cl Corvaglia Group strengthens expertise in the Board of Directors At an extraordinary general meeting of Corvaglia Group in mid-August 2024, Marc Aeschlimann was elected to the Board of Directors. To strengthen the division operations, the sole Shareholder, Romeo Corvaglia sought to expand the Board of Directors, leading to the selection of Mr Marc Aeschlimann. The Board of Directors now consists of Romeo Corvaglia (Chairman), Karel Strub (Vice Chairman) and Marc Aeschlimann (Member). Marc Aeschlimann is CEO of the Schaffner Group. Schaffner (now part of TE Connectivity) is a global leader in electromagnetic solutions that ensure the reliable operation of electronic systems. Previously, Marc Aeschlimann was CEO of companies such as the R&S Group, Pfiffner Messwandler AG and held various leadership positions within the Franke Group. Marc Aeschlimann originally studied electrical engineering at ETH Zurich and graduated with a Master of Science. He then completed an MBA at the USC Marshall School of Business. www.corvaglia.com Factory Acceptance Test of first commercial-scale PET cap manufacturing system completed Origin Materials, a technology company focused on sustainable materials, announced the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test for its Origin CapFormer System, which is claimed to be the first commercial-scale system for manufacturing PET caps and closures. The system uses thermoforming, slit-and-fold technology and proprietary design elements to enable the production of PET caps at a large scale. The test demonstrated over 98% manufacturing efficiency, validating the system’s performance specifications. Origin’s Co-CEO and Co-Founder, John Bissell, noted that the system addresses long-standing industry demand for PET caps, offering a commercially viable solut ion for PET-based packaging. The CapFormer System is designed to enhance recycling efforts by enabling 100% PET container-to-container recycling for the first time. The system is poised to produce PET caps for a variety of industries, including beverages, food packaging, and medical products. Origin’s PCO 1881-compatible caps, made from either virgin or recycled PET, will be available in Q4 2024, with PCO 1881-compatible tethered caps and other cap types to follow. www.originmaterials.com
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