Infinite Loop Europe invests in construction of PET recycling plant at BASF site in Schwarzheide, Germany

Reed – Societe Generale Group, the majority stakeholder of Infinite Loop Europe, announces the selection of the BASF Schwarzheide site in Germany for the development of the first European recycling facility operated by Infinite Loop Europe. This marks a milestone in the company’s ambition to build a large scale PET &

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Sidel delivers Britannia’s first aseptic PET packaging line for Winkin’ Cow business

Britannia Industries Limited, one of India’s leading food companies, selected Sidel to deliver its first-ever aseptic PET packaging line for its dairy drinks portfolio. This strategic partnership aims to enable Britannia to scale its dairy beverage brand presence under the Winkin’ Cow portfolio. Britannia entered the dairy drinks business in 2018, with

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European-made recycled plastic: securing a resilient, competitive future for circular plastics

In a position paper from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the association warns that the prompt implementation of robust recycled-content calculation methods for beverage bottles is critical to securing a resilient and competitive circular plastics economy in Europe. Plastics Recyclers Europe continues, despite PET being the EU’s second-largest recycled polymer, the sector is

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Amcor creates inclusively designed lightweight cap for Wattwiller

Amcor has unveiled a lightweight, ergonomically designed closure for Wattwiller, a premium water brand sold in France. The new customised tethered cap is a collaborative project with Wattwiller’s owner Spadel. Wattwiller is a natural mineral water with zero nitrates and low sodium. The brand is committed to reducing its carbon footprint

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Otto Hofstetter AG publishes its first Corporate Carbon Footprint report

Otto Hofstetter AG has published its first Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) report, using 2024 as the base year for all calculations. The assessment was prepared together with the Swiss consultancy Neosys AG in line with the “Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard”, the “Scope 2 standard” and the “Corporate Value Chain (Scope

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STADLER/BZB partnership: delivery of new-generation sorting plant

STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specialising in the planning, production, and assembly of turnkey sorting plants, has completed the comprehensive modernisation of the BZB (Bizkaiko Zabor Berziklategia) light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, Bizkaia, Spain. The upgraded facility was officially inaugurated on January 27, 2026, with representatives from

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corvaglia and FluidSolids: strategic partnership for the production and marketing of bio-based material alternatives for the packaging industry

A leading provider of innovative closure solutions for beverage packaging and a developer of high-per-formance bio-based materials are combining their expertise: corvaglia and FluidSolids will jointly support their customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Quality, reliability, innovation, and sustainability are the core values shared by the two Swiss companies, corvaglia and

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