Beta Glass PLC, a member of the Frigoglass Group and a prominent manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, has partnered with Wecyclers, a Lagos-based waste management company, to introduce a fleet of cullet trucks aimed at enhancing recycling efforts and promoting sustainability across Nigeria. The launch event, held on May …
Middle East forges sustainable path in packaging on heels of World Environment Day
As Dubai Municipality announced a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic and paper variants, effective June 1st, the world celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th. Dubai Municipality’s move marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. This move aligns with the broader mission to curb non-biodegradable single-use plastic waste and …
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz partner to produce 100% rPET containers
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. has announced a partnership with Kraft Heinz to transition KRAFT® Real Mayo and MIRACLE WHIP® containers to be made entirely from recycled PET (rPET) material. This collaboration aligns with Kraft Heinz’s goal of reducing the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20% by 2030. The conversion …
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ALPLA and Re-Purpose partner to boost PET recycling in South Africa
ALPLA Group, a global leader in plastic packaging solutions, and Re-Purpose, a South African company specializing in reverse logistics of post-consumer plastic waste, announced a strategic partnership to strengthen the plastics recycling cycle in South Africa. Focus on Circular Economy and Job Creation This collaboration focuses on advancing sustainable packaging solutions and supporting the feedstock …
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Coca-Cola Consolidated partners with Atlantic for stretch film recycling
Coca-Cola Consolidated has joined forces with Atlantic Packaging to create a closed-loop recycling system for stretch film, converting used film into post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on virgin materials by reclaiming and repurposing high-quality stretch film used in Coca-Cola Consolidated’s supply chain. Stretch film is …
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SCS, Krones, and Tomra successfully demonstrate XPS food tray recycling process
Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), in collaboration with Tomra and Krones, has successfully demonstrated the mechanical recycling of XPS food trays, showcasing the feasibility, industrial efficiency, and recyclate quality of the process. This milestone test run, based on Krones’ pilot process for foamed polystyrene, marks a significant advancement in promoting the circular economy for styrenic …
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Sparklo leads recycling efforts, recycles 14.5M plastic bottles in UAE
Sparklo, a global leader in AI-driven cleantech solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize recycling and promote sustainability in the UAE. Since its launch a little over a year ago, Sparklo has installed 170 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), called Sparklomats, across the UAE, collaborating with leaders in different industries such …
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Greiner Packaging extends partnership with Plastic Bank to combat plastic pollution
Greiner Packaging, a prominent player in the packaging industry, has announced the extension of its partnership with Plastic Bank for the third time. The partnership, initiated in 2019, aims to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability. Since its inception, the collaboration has led to the collection of over 610 tons of plastic waste, …
Nestlé’s ongoing commitment to sustainable packaging and waste management
Nestlé continues its commitment to improving packaging solutions and waste management infrastructure. On Global Recycling Day, the company highlighted efforts to enhance packaging recyclability and support waste management. Antonia Wanner, Nestlé’s Head of ESG Strategy and Deployment, stated, “We are reducing overall packaging, improving recyclability, and using renewable or recycled materials. We also …
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Berry collaborates across value chain to boost recycled packaging
Berry Global, Inc. marks Global Recycling Day by highlighting its strides towards sustainable packaging and collaboration across the value chain. The company aims to foster recyclable design and circularity innovations, advancing towards a net-zero and circular economy. Collaborating with partners, Berry focuses on boosting recycled content in packaging and investing in regional infrastructure for …
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