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Landmark Biotech has introduced LandClean, a new washing formulation for PET recycling that aims to reduce residue and limit the use of highly caustic cleaning systems. Landmark Biotech is a chemical technology company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and specialising in PET recycling and circular chemistry solutions. In launching LandClean,
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BORETECH unveils its new-generation PURIFINES system BORETECH, a global leader in plastic recycling technologies, has successfully completed testing of its new-generation PURIFINES in-line recycling process. Designed to address significant yield loss in PET bottle recycling lines, this system is claimed to enable the conversion of previously discarded PET fines and powders
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The Australian Government has awarded Packamama AU$1 million (~USD 654,000) under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Proof-of-Concept Round to develop next-generation circular polymer wine bottles designed to protect wine quality, reduce carbon emissions and strengthen the competitiveness of Australian wine domestically and internationally. The grant follows an earlier AU$100,000
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VILSA reports to be the first German beverage manufacturer to set science-based climate targets and have them validated under the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. Since joining the SBTi in 2023, VILSA has worked consistently to define and confirm its climate targets on a scientific basis. The company has
Read moreThe Maldives has delayed its planned ban on selected single-use plastic (SUP) water bottles, following an amendment to Presidential Decree No. 17/2024 issued by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on the recommendation of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. Under the revised timeline, the prohibition on the packaging, production and import of
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Interview with Casper van den Dungen on the study (Di Duca et al): Occurrence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and phthalate acid esters (PAEs) in recycled PET: Implications for food packaging materials Various factors can lead to the presence and build-up of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
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Husky is committed to sustainable packaging solutions for future generations In Luxembourg, I had the great pleasure of visiting Husky’s impressive campus. I was warmly welcomed by Pedro Oliveira, Business Manager for Sustainability and Recycling Solutions at Husky Injection Molding Systems, as well as Maria Carbonaro, Marketing & Communications Manager, along
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On the “Road to Zero Waste”: With a new target, the companies of the Schwarz Group are reaffirming their pioneering role in the circular economy. By 2030, 95 per cent of all waste generated across the Schwarz Group is to be reused, recycled, composted or anaerobically digested. An ambitious global benchmark
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Read moreAccording to market research company DataM Intelligence, the global PET bottles market is expected to reach at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period (2023-2030), as published recently in the report ‘PET Bottles Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast & outlook (2042-2031)‘. This steady growth is propelled by increasing demand for
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