Over 100 million PET bottles upcycled into Sabic’s LNP Elcrin IQ products

Since the introduction of LNP Elcrin iQ materials in late 2019, Sabic has helped divert more than 100 million single-use 16.9 oz. (50 cl) PET water bottles from landfills and incinerators. This portfolio of globally available PBT materials is produced from post-consumer PET water bottles through a chemical upcycling process. Sabic

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New sanitiser bottles from Greiner Packaging

Never before have such a large number of sanitiser bottles been produced and supplied. Greiner Packaging has taken note of this increased demand and developed a new plastic bottle range including 16 different bottles that can be used for sanitisers. An even wider array of bottle models means more choice so

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Fresh milk in clear PCR/PET bottles for the Argentinian market

Amcor has broken new ground in the Argentine dairy market developing the first fresh milk bottle made of transparent post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET resin. The custom-designed 1l container for leading dairy maker Mastellone Hnos, Buenos Aires, is intended to support the positioning of the La Serenísima Original milk brand as a

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Holland Colours offers PET bottlers and drink brands more options with two new versions of its TasteGuard AA scavenger

With the launch of TasteGuard Liquid and TasteGuard Ultramax, Holland Colours is offering bottled water brands new options depending on their market, sustainability goals, brand positioning, cost base and their suppliers’ production technology.  What are AA scavengers?During PET preform production, the molecule acetaldehyde (AA) is formed as a by-product of PET. Although AA is a naturally occurring substance, it has a sweet

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Werner & Mertz makes a quantum leap in recycling

Cleaning products manufacturer increases rPET share in its bottles to 50% from Yellow Bag A breakthrough for the circular economy is announced by Werner & Mertz. The Mainz-based manufacturer of detergents and cleaning products, together with its cooperation partner Alpla in the Recyclate Initiative, has increased the share of recyclates from

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Winners announced at Plastics Recycling Show Europe in November

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021 are now open for entries in seven categories. Product designers, design engineers, raw material producers, plastics manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, plastics recycling machine producers and suppliers of recycled plastic products from across the whole value chain are invited to enter the fourth edition of the

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Healthy, sustainable and natural: these are the trends for the food and beverage industry in 2021

More than ever before, the past few months have brought about an increased level of environmental and health consciousness amongst consumers. Plant-based products, produced and processed in a sustainable manner, as well as those with health-promoting benefits, are the main focus here. This development has been in the works for years

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After more than 20 years, Austrian brewery is withdrawing PET bottles

In 2000, Austrian brewery “Mohrenbrauerei” introduced beer in PET bottles. Now the single-use container is being taken out of the product range. The main reason for this is the change in consumer behaviour due to the critical discussion about plastic packaging. The Mohren Brewery sells 97 per cent of its beverages

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