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Environmental’s 54-hectare strategic energy and resource hub, Protos, to recycle some of the 4.9 million tonnes of plastic waste created in the UK. The facility will take PET – the main material used for food and drinks packaging such as plastic bottles and certain food packaging – and convert it into
Read moreBritvic announces its intent for all plastic bottles in GB to be made from 100% rPET by the end of 2022 – three years earlier than originally planned, and ahead of the previous target of 50%. This will cover the entire GB portfolio of Britvic-owned and PepsiCo brands. This is the
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The Reiling Kunststoff Recycling GmbH & Co. KG presented its new PET processing plant. During an appointment on site in Burgbernheim, Germany, company head Bernhard Reiling demonstrated the new location to bvse managing director Eric Rehbock. Reiling’s business unit “Recycling of Plastics” now has three locations, as Bernhard Reiling explained at
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Berry M&H’s latest addition to their range of standard PET packaging is the new 300ml soap dispenser with nicely rounded edges. As well as liquid soaps, this attractive curved oval container can be used for other products. The standard 28SP400 neck is ideal for combining with many over-the-counter pumps and closures.
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Due to the rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country and the consequent travel restrictions imposed by the Government of India, show organiser Messe Muenchen India has announced the postponement of the Mumbai edition of drink technology India to October 20-22, 2021. To meet business networking requirements, an online exhibition and
Read moreKeurig Dr Pepper announced that its Snapple and Core brands are transitioning to bottles made of 100% rPET, eliminating approximately 46.3 million pounds of virgin plastic used by KDP annually. Snapple is available now in 100% recycled plastic 16 oz. bottles in West Coast markets and will continue to roll out
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Several thousand customers, partners and interested parties from 90 countries took part in the Engel live e-xperience in mid-October 2020. The keynotes, expert talks, one-on-one meetings and machine exhibits in the virtual showroom were very well attended throughout all four live days. All presentations are still available from the media library.
Read moreCoca-Cola European Partners plc (CCEP) announces that it has made a non-binding proposal to acquire Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (CCL). The Board of Directors of CCEP: has made a non-binding offer to acquire 69.2% of the entire existing issued share capital of CCL, which is held by shareholders other than The Coca-Cola
Read morePET bottle and preform producer Resilux and recycling management company RCS are working together to achieve complete circularity for their PET products. By combining RCS’s waste collection and Resilux’s production capabilities, the two companies will be able to offer 100% traceability in the recycled PET produced. This growing partnership will help
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Global plastic packaging manufacturer Retal has published its 2019 Sustainability Report, proudly highlighting improvements across its ambitious CSR goals. In this second annual Sustainability Report Retal lays out its Circular Economy Strategy as integral to the business which revolves around increasing recycled material uptake, promoting Design for Recycling (DfR), and plastic
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PETplanet goes Japan! Our latest Road Show PETcast features a meeting with Daichiikako Company and its Executive Director Mr Tadafumi Konishi. The plastics converter and bottle manufacturer produces bottles, containers and closures for cosmetics , spices, household and sanitary items. These packaging products are sold not only in Japan, but also
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