The global biodegradable bags market was $1.47bn in 2017 and is expected to reach $2.9bn by the end of 2026. Over the years, the demand for biodegradable bags has grown due to the implementation of stringent regulations on the use of non-degradable plastic by various governments across the world and an increase in awareness …
Mars Food debuts recyclable, food-safe mono-plastic pouch
Mars Food will begin to use the industry’s first recyclable, food-safe, mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for microwavable rice pouches on its brands. Launching in the first half of 2021, the business has ambitions to further scale the technology across its portfolio, beginning at the back half of the year. The use of high-performing mono-PP …
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Two rights might not end a wrong
Plastic production has accelerated in recent years and is forecast to reach 600million tonnes by 2030. Most of this is not biodegradable, and 30-50% is produced for single-use applications. Plastic waste has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years. Biodegradable plastics and better recycling strategies are two promising approaches to address this. …
Dow expands Kenyan plastic waste recovery initiative
Dow has announced the extension of its partnership with recycling company Mr Green Africa in an effort to help fight the plastic waste challenge. Dow says the partnership, launched in November 2019, has so far enabled it and Mr Green Africa to drive positive change in communities in Kenya, where a lack of waste …
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How to dispose of and recycle Covid-19 PPE
TerraCycle Regulated Waste’s solution for responsibly dealing with crucial safety gear after use There is good news for fleets that care about safe disposal of PPE and the environment. With the Covid-19 threat ongoing, an estimated 129billion facemasks and 65bn plastic gloves are being produced worldwide every month. Although PPE has become indispensable to …
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Inline or CI? The flexo debate
With the pandemic wreaking havoc with public health and fundamentally changing consumer behaviour in the retail trade, Nick Coombes speaks exclusively with Paolo Grasso, Head of Sales for the Label Business Unit at Omet about what is driving the market, and how this innovative manufacturer is responding to the pandemic Nick Coombes: Inline vs CI …
Constantia Flexibles’ launches recyclable polymeric mono-material for pharmaceuticals
Constantia Flexibles launches its first recyclable polymeric mono-material, Perpetua, for a wide range of uses in pharma packaging applications. Perpetua offers excellent product protection from oxygen, water vapor and light. It is now available worldwide. High protection levels against moisture, oxygen and heat are important for protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), to provide the …
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa promotes plastic recycling with partners
UGANDA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda has partnered with Nice House of Plastics, Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) and Stanbic Bank to promote responsible use and re-cycling of plastic as part of it’s ‘World Without Waste’ vision, which targets to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle it sells and reach 50% recycled …
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Nigeria Joins World Economic Forum to Fight Plastic Pollution
Nigeria will officially join the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), a platform that works with governments, businesses and civil society to translate plastic pollution commitments into concrete solutions. The announcement emerges from a week of virtual dialogues during the Davos Agenda, a global summit where heads of state, CEOs, civil society …
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Sabic and Plastic Energy to construct advanced recycling unit
SABIC and Plastic Energy, a pioneer in chemical plastics recycling, are set to start construction of world’s first commercial unit to upscale production of its flagship certified circular polymers, part of the TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, which are made from the upcycling of mixed and used plastic The unit, which will be based in Geleen, the …
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