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Henkel and Plastic Bank have opened their first three plastic waste collection centers in Cairo. The project is part of Henkel’s long-term partnership with the social enterprise. The opening of three collection centers in Egypt marks the first step of the commitment to deliver environmental, social and economic impact in the
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Wisecap , a newly launched brand in the field of caps & closures, announced the development of technical solutions suitable for compliance with the new SUP European Directive 2019/904. In order to furtherly promote circular economy policies combining new product developments & innovative materials and applications, Wisecap introduces its SecureCap2 solution
Read moreIndorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical producer, has been awarded ‘Best Regional Loan’ in the manufacturing sector for its US$300 million Blue Loan – the first of its kind granted to a plastic resin manufacturer. The award was announced at ‘Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Regional Awards 2020’ virtual
Read moreRepi, a leading supplier of high-performance liquid colour and additive solutions for polyurethanes and thermoplastics, has acquired Novosystems GmbH, one of the few independent European players in the field of liquid colours and additives for thermoplastic materials. With the acquisition of the German-based company, Repi intends to strengthen its position in
Read moreAlpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it has formed a new joint venture company with ContourGlobal plc to develop a CO2 capture and liquefaction facility. The site would be integrated into ContourGlobal’s cogeneration facility in Altamira, Mexico. Each party holds a 50% stake in the JV. The JV was created to
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At the end of March this year, Rüdiger Löhl, the long-serving Managing Director of Schmalkalden-based Eproplast GmbH, officially becomes a pensioner. But he is not yet retiring completely. He will remain available as a consultant to the company which specialises in the production of PET bottles and associated preforms. The future
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Amcor has partnered with McKinsey.org, a nonprofit founded by global consultancy McKinsey & Company, to develop recycling and waste management solutions that can be applied across communities in Latin America. Amcor is supporting McKinsey.org’s “Rethinking Recycling” initiative in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which has worked with 5,000 households, trained more than 120
Read moreThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced its strong opposition to the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. “This legislation would be absolutely devastating to manufacturing jobs and America’s overall economy just as we begin to rebound from the effects of COVID-19,” said
Read moreSince 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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Enterprising individuals and organisations across SA are rethinking the recyclability of packaging, educating and uplifting communities, and creating revenue streams among waste reclaimers and SMMEs to boost the circular economy and the environment. Among the eco-warriors making a tangible impact on sustainability and the circular economy are 13 individuals and organisations
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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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