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South Africa’s efforts to build a circular economy for post-consumer packaging have been thrust into the spotlight on the sidelines of a global conference on sustainable waste management in Cape Town. The opening day of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)’s annual conference saw the country’s most experienced producer responsibility organisation,
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Scanfill introduces Prevented Ocean Plastic rPET, a product that is claimed to meet high quality standards while contributing to cleaning up coastal areas. Thanks to careful sorting and gentle handling of the raw material, the new Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) rPET material can, among other things, exhibit a clearer transparency than
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Srichakra Polyplast commissioned two new Starlinger PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines in the first half of 2024. The company already recycles post-consumer PET bottles and polyolefin packaging on two Starlinger plastics recycling lines installed in 2021. The two new Recostar PET 165 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines have been installed at
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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
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Husky Technologies announced that Chief Operating Officer Bradley Selleck will assume the role of CEO, effective October 1. The current CEO, John Galt, will transition to the role of Chairman. This leadership change is part of a long-term succession plan designed to maintain stability and position the company for continued growth.
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Z-Moulds has announced the expansion of its operations with the establishment of a new sales and service branch in Sydney, Australia. The new branch, Z-Moulds Pty Ltd, became officially operational in September, marking a key step in the company’s growth. The expansion is aimed at enhancing service and product availability to
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Avient Corporation, a provider of specialised materials solutions and services, announces its participation in the Plastics Recycling LATAM Conference, emphasising its commitment to sustainability and dedication to enabling recyclability for its customers. This annual two-day conference gathers key leaders, innovators, and experts in the plastics recycling industry in Latin America (LATAM)
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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing packaging solutions, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter Konieczny as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024. The Board also intends to nominate Konieczny as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting of
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Ganesha Ecopet, a leading PET recycling company in India, has increased its bottle-to-bottle recycling capacity to 42,000 t/a by adding two Starlinger recycling lines. The company, a subsidiary of Ganesha Ecosphere, aims to recycle 25% of India’s PET bottle waste by 2026. The two new Starlinger Recostar PET 165 HC iV+
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KHS, a systems supplier based in Dortmund, Germany, has once again been awarded a gold rating by sustainability rating agency Ecovadis, scoring 73 out of 100 points in a revised evaluation system. In taking part in the Ecovadis audit, KHS has had its commitment to sustainability, especially within its global value
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The Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2024 scheduled for November 20-21, 2024, in Cologne, Germany, and online, will feature an enhanced programme that tackles some of the most pressing issues in recycling technology. Along the recycling of plastic packaging this year’s conference will spotlight additional urgent topics such as E-waste valorisation, PVC
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