A N$24 million (over US$1.2million) investment through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia and Plastic Packaging has culminated in the opening of a new PET flaking plant in Okahandja which will double the capacity of the only mechanical recycler of plastic waste in the country. The plant was
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Carbios celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the world’s first PET biorecycling plant on April 25, in the presence of representatives of local authorities, partner brands and industrial partners. Located in Longlaville, in the Grand-Est region of France, Carbios’ first commercial plant is intended to play a key role in the fight
Read MoreFollowing the European Parliament’s plenary vote on the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe recognises that the EU institutions have taken important steps to further harmonise packaging waste management rules and bring more predictability to businesses as well as to support the circularity of
Read MoreBy Ruth Comerford, BBC News. As BBC News reports the UK’s bottle deposit and return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until 2027, four years later than planned. Ministers blamed the Welsh government for wanting to include glass in the scheme – which the UK government opposes. Charities said the delay “makes
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Repi, a leading manufacturer of performance additives and liquid colours for polyurethanes and thermoplastics, announces the appointment of Mr. Michael Thiessenhusen as new Managing Director of Repi GmbH, based in the North of Germany. In his new role, Mr. Thiessenhusen will further support the upcoming strategic development of the Repi Group
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Paag, a member of Bell Holding A.Ş., installed a Starlinger recoSTAR PET 165 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line with a production capacity of up to 1,800 kg/h in its Gebze facility in Kocaeli near Istanbul. The line has taken up operation in mid-March 2024. By investing in bottle-to-bottle recycling, Paag
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Aptar Closures recently introduced to the market is Future Disc Top, a fully recyclable* closure that was also made to withstand the rough e-commerce journey to provide peace of mind to brands and consumers. Intended for the beauty and personal care categories, Future Disc Top is claimed to stand out on
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In the pursuit of concluding the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations successfully and on time, a collaborative call to action, by Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, is made to industry stakeholders and governments alike, urging a concerted effort towards identifying common solutions in Ottawa: “To ensure the Global Plastics Treaty
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag announces the appointment of Mr Martin Pütz to lead the acceleration of technology innovation within the Group and across all subsidiaries. Positioning the company to lead its response to future technological developments, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has appointed experienced processing and machinery expert Mr Martin Pütz as its Senior
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Bericap is investing in a new plant in Kunshan that reflects the latest standards and increases production capacity by 50% to help it more effectively cater to customer demand. This marks the next milestone for the leading global manufacturer of plastic and aluminium closures in its international growth strategy – enabling
Read MoreThe PETinar took place on April 24, 2024, 2-3 p.m. CEST It’s NPE year! NPE is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and that’s why PETplanet has invited exhibiting companies to shed light on their portfolios presenting at the show from the 6 to 10 of May 2024 already
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