Caps and bottles are now inseparable – especially when it comes to recycling

Due to an impending directive set forth by the European Union (EU), tethered caps which remain permanently attached to the bottle after opening and during use will soon be widely available for consumers across Europe. The aim of the new directive is to prevent unintended environmental waste and facilitate the recycling

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Ashley Hood-Morley returns to Plastics Industry Association as Vice President, Industry Engagement

The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) is pleased to announce that Ashley Hood-Morley has returned to fulfill the role of Vice President, Industry Engagement, effective immediately. As a member of the Senior team, Ashley will be an integral part of Plastics’ growth and engagement. Ashley will lead strategy on membership acquisition and

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RecyClass publishes Certification Scheme for Plastics Recyclers

RecyClass extends its scope with the first European-wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fullfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065. This certification will support the industry in complying with upcoming market and legal requirements in a harmonised, transparent and reliable manner. “The new

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Ara Partners acquires Petainer

Ara Partners (“Ara”), a private equity firm that specialises in industrial decarbonisation investments, today announced that it has acquired Petainer Ltd. (“Petainer” or the “Company”), a UK-based, global producer of sustainability-focused beverage packaging solutions.  Petainer was acquired by Ara in partnership with Petainer management and affiliates of Next Wave Partners LLP.

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