Plastics

Cleantech company Calyxia secures $35m in Series B funding round 
Cleantech company Calyxia secures $35m in Series B funding round 
Barbara RuckerSep 9, 2024

The management team of industrial B2B Cleantech innovator Calyxia. Credit: Calyxia/Business Wire. Calyxia, a…

University of Waterloo researchers use 3D imaging to improve plastic recycling 
University of Waterloo researchers use 3D imaging to improve plastic recycling 
Barbara RuckerSep 6, 2024

The development will enable a more accurate observation of microplastics. Credit: SIVStockStudio via Shutterstock.…

Berlin Packaging acquires Japanese supplier Nissho Jitsugyo  
Berlin Packaging acquires Japanese supplier Nissho Jitsugyo  
Barbara RuckerSep 6, 2024

Nissho offers glass and plastic packaging products for the beauty, personal care, and other…

India’s ReCircle secures bridge funding for plastic waste circularity
India’s ReCircle secures bridge funding for plastic waste circularity
Barbara RuckerSep 4, 2024

The funding round was led by Venture Catalysts and Mumbai Angels. Credit: BELL KA PANG…

APR certifies UPM Raflatac’s packaging labels for HDPE
APR certifies UPM Raflatac’s packaging labels for HDPE
Barbara RuckerSep 4, 2024

The recognition is the seventh instance of UPM receiving APR Critical Guidance recognition. Credit: UPM.…

CSIRO and Murdoch University collaborate to create 100% compostable plastic
CSIRO and Murdoch University collaborate to create 100% compostable plastic
Barbara RuckerSep 3, 2024

The new Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to reduce plastic waste. Credit: Hans via Pixabay.…

Dublin introduces ban on businesses presenting waste in plastic bags
Dublin introduces ban on businesses presenting waste in plastic bags
Barbara RuckerSep 3, 2024

The move is set to improve the cleanliness of the city. Credit: Natallia Boroda…

Indorama subsidiary and PepsiCo bottler to build PET recycling facilities
Indorama subsidiary and PepsiCo bottler to build PET recycling facilities
Barbara RuckerSep 3, 2024

Indorama Ventures is a producer of rPET resins. Credit: Piotr Swat via Shutterstock. Indorama…