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29 Jun 2022
--- The world is facing an “ocean emergency,” according to global leaders, who are convening at the UN’s Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The event is being co-hosted by the government of Kenya, and...
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29 Jun 2022
--- Fasten is introducing the Recharge Luxury Refill system: a line of environmentally sustainable, refillable cosmetic packaging for makeup and skincare products aimed at supporting the circular economy. The range is available...
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29 Jun 2022
--- Grounded Packaging is launching RE: Mono, a recyclable, flexible packaging solution made of 83% recycled materials that boasts a 57% reduced environmental footprint compared to virgin plastic packaging. The new product...
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29 Jun 2022
--- Compostable packaging demand is growing rapidly, but improved collection and recycling infrastructure and clearer product labeling are required to support the market’s expansion and enhance cost-competitiveness. A...
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28 Jun 2022
--- The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) is urging the European Commission to focus on scientific findings in its revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive after a new meta-analysis suggested single-use...
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28 Jun 2022
--- Ball Corporation is launching what it says is the company’s most environmentally sustainable aluminum aerosol can to date. Containing half the carbon footprint of a standard can, the release is intended to support...
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28 Jun 2022
--- Neste has bought the European rights for Alterra Energy’s liquefaction technology, strengthening its chemical recycling capabilities. Alterra is a US-based company that has developed a thermochemical solution for...
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28 Jun 2022
--- Pernod Ricard is launching an interactive digital label system to inform consumers about product ingredients, associated health risks, as well as local drinking guidelines. The company aims to cater to consumers’ needs...
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27 Jun 2022
--- Kimberly-Clark Professional is expanding its RightCycle recycling program to include flex-film plastic packaging from Kimtech and products from KleenGuard, aiming to recycle complex plastics and personal protective equipment...
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27 Jun 2022
--- Nextek’s pioneering Nextloopp recycling project has successfully undertaken the first full-scale packaging production trials using its PPristine food-grade resins. Nextloopp is a global multi-participant initiative...
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27 Jun 2022
--- UPM Specialty Papers has introduced a recyclable and compostable kraft paper for coating bases lamination, single packs, bags and wraps. The highly versatile paper – branded Solide Lucent – enables brand owners...
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27 Jun 2022
--- Circular economy regulations for plastic food packaging are becoming increasingly stringent, but the desperately low availability of food-grade recyclate has left businesses in the Western world struggling to meet recycled...
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24 Jun 2022
--- Unilever has worked to derail and circumvent legislation limiting the use of single-use plastic sachets in developing nations, despite publicly decrying their harm to the environment and pledging a complete phase-out,...
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24 Jun 2022
--- Packamama is introducing its eco-flat wine bottles to the Australian market with Accolade Wines and Taylors Wines. Accolade Wines’ Banrock Station and Taylors’ One Small Step wines are now available for purchase...
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24 Jun 2022
--- RecyClass has published the RecyClass Design Book, a practical guide clarifying the concepts of recyclability and design for recycling, based on a science-driven approach. The document can be used by all plastic industry...
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24 Jun 2022
--- This week in industry news, PulPac expanded its Dry Molded Fiber patent portfolio, while TekniPlex Consumer Products introduced dip tubing capabilities to its manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, India. In brief: Fiber-based...
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23 Jun 2022
--- The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) – Asia Pacific – is condemning the recent promotion and commitment by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to invest in Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incinerators in...
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23 Jun 2022
--- Epoch Biodesign, part of Total BioDesign Company, has raised a US$11 million seed round. The proceeds will be directed toward expanding its protein design platform, constructing new R&D facilities, and further scaling...
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23 Jun 2022
--- The UK’s Flexible Plastic Fund has failed to pay out a single penny of the £1 million (approximately US$1.4 million) invested by major consumer goods retailers over a year ago, according to the Environmental...
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23 Jun 2022
--- Henkel’s dishwashing detergent brand Pril is now being supplied in 100% recycled PET bottles, with 50% of the material originating from Germany’s yellow bag waste system. The remaining recyclate is sourced from...
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