Plastics

Next stage of SA’s single-use plastic ban commences 
Next stage of SA’s single-use plastic ban commences 
Barbara RuckerSep 2, 2024

SA’s ban came into effect yesterday. Credit: Pixel-Shot via Shutterstock. The Government of South…

UC Berkeley develops catalytic process to advance circular economy 
UC Berkeley develops catalytic process to advance circular economy 
Barbara RuckerSep 2, 2024

The initiative aims to achieve the circularity of PET with PE and PP. Credit:…

RRA coalition criticises California’s proposed plastic bag ban 
RRA coalition criticises California’s proposed plastic bag ban 
Barbara RuckerSep 2, 2024

The two bills would ban reusable and recyclable plastic film grocery bags in the…

ALPLA secures EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability
ALPLA secures EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability
Barbara RuckerSep 2, 2024

The award places ALPLA in the top 5% of companies surveyed. Credit: ALPLA. ALPLA,…

NWLDC extends plastic bags and wrapping collection trial 
NWLDC extends plastic bags and wrapping collection trial 
Barbara RuckerAug 30, 2024

The trial of plastic bags and wrapping recycling collections will expand to 6,422 households.…

SÜDPACK launches new PET floatable lidding films 
SÜDPACK launches new PET floatable lidding films 
Barbara RuckerAug 29, 2024

SÜDPACK’s new PET floatable lidding films. Credit: © SÜDPACK 2024. SÜDPACK, a film manufacturer,…

Gunze unveils Purewrap thin film for frozen food packaging
Gunze unveils Purewrap thin film for frozen food packaging
Barbara RuckerAug 28, 2024

The new films maintain the ultra-thin yet tough characteristics that define the Purewrap series…

Australian Government invests in soft plastics recycling technology  
Australian Government invests in soft plastics recycling technology  
Barbara RuckerAug 27, 2024

The investment will improve soft plastics recycling in Australia. Credit: bombermoon/Shutterstock. The Australian Government…