Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics combine forces to unveil an APR approved shrink sleeve on a clear PET water bottle at Label Expo Americas 2024

4 Sep 20244 Sep 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1735 Views 1 min read

Siegwerk, Multi-Plastics, and Tripack have collaborated on a new fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle for the English Mountain Spring Water Company, which will be showcased at Label Expo Americas 2024 from September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. This project, approved by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), reflects a collective focus

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Indorama Ventures, Dhunseri and Varun Beverages Joint Venture plans multiple cutting-edge recycling facilities in India

3 Sep 20242 Sep 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1984 Views 2 min read

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, through its direct subsidiary – IVL Dhunseri Petrochem Industries Limited – and Dhunseri Ventures Limited have formed a joint venture with Varun Beverages Limited, PepsiCo’s second-largest bottling company globally outside the US, to establish several greenfield state-of-the-art PET recycling facilities in India. The joint venture has

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Bericap presents its closures portfolio at Fachpack 2024

2 Sep 202430 Aug 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1829 Views 3 min read

At this year’s Fachpack from September 24 to 26, 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, Bericap will be showcasing sustainable closures for industrial, food and beverage applications. The leading manufacturer of plastic and aluminium closures will be presenting its product portfolio at exhibition booth no. 151 in hall 6, including new lightweight closures

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Netstal achieves silver rating in Ecovadis sustainability assessment

30 Aug 202429 Aug 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1215 Views 1 min read

Netstal has advanced to a silver rating in the Ecovadis sustainability ranking, placing the company in the top 15 per cent of all businesses assessed by Ecovadis in the past year. The rating reflects Netstal’s progress in areas such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. “We

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Chile inaugurates first plant to produce beverage bottles from recycled plastic

29 Aug 202429 Aug 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1926 Views 1 min read

Chile has launched its first plant dedicated to producing beverage bottles from recycled plastic. The facility, named Re-Ciclar, is a joint venture between Coca-Cola Andina and Coca-Cola Embonor, representing a $35 million investment. The plant aims to recycle over 350 million bottles annually and integrate food-grade recycled material into Coca-Cola’s packaging

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European Forum Alpbach 2024: Constantia Flexibles leads the dialogue on sustainability in packaging

28 Aug 202427 Aug 2024 Heike Fischer 2280 Views 2 min read

Constantia Flexibles returned to the European Forum Alpbach this year, following a successful debut in 2023. The company took a leading role in shaping the conversation on sustainability and packaging, hosting an insightful content session titled “Unpacking the Role of Packaging & Circularity Towards a Climate Neutral Europe” on the afternoon

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DataM Intelligence report: Sugarcane based PET bottle market 2024

27 Aug 202427 Aug 2024 Gabriele Kosmehl 1580 Views 1 min read

DataM Intelligence has published a new research report on “Sugarcane Based PET Bottle Market Size 2024”. The report explores comprehensive information about various key factors like regional growth, segmentation, CAGR, business revenue status of top key players and drivers. The purpose of this report is to provide a telescopic view of

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Corvaglia Group strengthens expertise in the Board of Directors

26 Aug 202426 Aug 2024 Heike Fischer 1212 Views 1 min read

At an extraordinary general meeting of Corvaglia Group in mid-August 2024, Marc Aeschlimann, a leader with extensive international industry experience, was elected to the Board of Directors. To strengthen the division ‘operations’, the sole shareholder, Romeo Corvaglia, sought to expand the Board of Directors, leading to the selection of Mr Marc

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Tomra collection’s successful recycling initiatives at summer festivals

26 Aug 202426 Aug 2024 Heike Fischer 1189 Views 4 min read

Tomra Collection has played a key role in promoting recycling at summer festivals across Europe, turning these large gatherings into opportunities for environmental progress. These festivals, which attract thousands of young people, often result in significant amounts of beverage consumption and waste. Tomra Collection’s active participation has helped mitigate this issue

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LYB to acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

23 Aug 202423 Aug 2024 Heike Fischer 1472 Views 2 min read

LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its circular and low carbon solutions business. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. LYB believes APK’s solvent-based

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Comprehensive poster on biodegradable polymers in various environments in a new version

22 Aug 202422 Aug 2024 Heike Fischer 1658 Views 2 min read

The world’s leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings. The biodegradation of a material is a process that depends on the complex biological conditions at each site. In addition, only a handful of polymers

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