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South Africa advances circular economy with new PET recycling facility and increased capacity

South Africa’s efforts to build a circular economy for post-consumer packaging have been thrust into the spotlight on the sidelines of a global conference on sustainable waste management in Cape Town. The opening day of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)’s annual conference saw the country’s most experienced producer responsibility organisation,

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Indian plastics recycler Srichakra triples bottle-grade rPET production capacities

Srichakra Polyplast commissioned two new Starlinger PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines in the first half of 2024. The company already recycles post-consumer PET bottles and polyolefin packaging on two Starlinger plastics recycling lines installed in 2021. The two new Recostar PET 165 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines have been installed at

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PET bottle-to-bottle recycling: Ganesha Ecopet’s way to mitigate the effects of climate change

Ganesha Ecopet, a leading PET recycling company in India, has increased its bottle-to-bottle recycling capacity to 42,000 t/a by adding two Starlinger recycling lines. The company, a subsidiary of Ganesha Ecosphere, aims to recycle 25% of India’s PET bottle waste by 2026. The two new Starlinger Recostar PET 165 HC iV+

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Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: programme announced

The Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2024 scheduled for November 20-21, 2024, in Cologne, Germany, and online, will feature an enhanced programme that tackles some of the most pressing issues in recycling technology. Along the recycling of plastic packaging this year’s conference will spotlight additional urgent topics such as E-waste valorisation, PVC

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

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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Chile inaugurates first plant to produce beverage bottles from recycled plastic

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

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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Tomra collection’s successful recycling initiatives at summer festivals

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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