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KHS, a systems supplier based in Dortmund, Germany, has once again been awarded a gold rating by sustainability rating agency Ecovadis, scoring 73 out of 100 points in a revised evaluation system. In taking part in the Ecovadis audit, KHS has had its commitment to sustainability, especially within its global value
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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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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 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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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 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
Read moreChile 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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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 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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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 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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