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As the global packaging industry intensifies its focus on sustainability, Chemco Group has taken a step forward by becoming one of the few converters in Asia to manufacture its own rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) with its new Starlinger recoSTAR PET art line. This strategic move represents a firm commitment to building
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FIBCs made from 100% rPET Austrian company Starlinger & Co GmbH applies its expertise in PET recycling to offer a circular system for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), also known as big bags, which are commonly used for packaging dry bulk goods. Increase sustainability, reduce plastic waste: Companies in almost every
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Eisbär presents compact “Booster” technology to accelerate PET and rPET processing Eisbär Trockentechnik has introduced a two-stage heating and drying solution designed to improve material quality, shorten changeovers, and increase production stability in PET and recycling operations. The Booster technology is claimed to heat material rapidly and gently, helping processors handle
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SACMI presents a circular cap supply chain project using food-grade recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE). The project was introduced at the K fair. SACMI PURECAP is a circular economy project that aims to create a sustainable supply chain using food grade-certified rHDPE. At K 2025, the new CCM64MD was showcased, the new
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Landmark Biotech has introduced LandClean, a new washing formulation for PET recycling that aims to reduce residue and limit the use of highly caustic cleaning systems. Landmark Biotech is a chemical technology company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and specialising in PET recycling and circular chemistry solutions. In launching LandClean,
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BORETECH unveils its new-generation PURIFINES system BORETECH, a global leader in plastic recycling technologies, has successfully completed testing of its new-generation PURIFINES in-line recycling process. Designed to address significant yield loss in PET bottle recycling lines, this system is claimed to enable the conversion of previously discarded PET fines and powders
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The Australian Government has awarded Packamama AU$1 million (~USD 654,000) under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Proof-of-Concept Round to develop next-generation circular polymer wine bottles designed to protect wine quality, reduce carbon emissions and strengthen the competitiveness of Australian wine domestically and internationally. The grant follows an earlier AU$100,000
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VILSA reports to be the first German beverage manufacturer to set science-based climate targets and have them validated under the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. Since joining the SBTi in 2023, VILSA has worked consistently to define and confirm its climate targets on a scientific basis. The company has
Read moreThe Maldives has delayed its planned ban on selected single-use plastic (SUP) water bottles, following an amendment to Presidential Decree No. 17/2024 issued by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on the recommendation of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. Under the revised timeline, the prohibition on the packaging, production and import of
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Interview with Casper van den Dungen on the study (Di Duca et al): Occurrence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and phthalate acid esters (PAEs) in recycled PET: Implications for food packaging materials Various factors can lead to the presence and build-up of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
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Husky is committed to sustainable packaging solutions for future generations In Luxembourg, I had the great pleasure of visiting Husky’s impressive campus. I was warmly welcomed by Pedro Oliveira, Business Manager for Sustainability and Recycling Solutions at Husky Injection Molding Systems, as well as Maria Carbonaro, Marketing & Communications Manager, along
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