Plastics

IPG Launches New Brand of Plastic Sheeting for Automotive Market

IPG Launches New Brand of Plastic Sheeting for Automotive Market

IPG, a global provider of packaging and protective solutions, announced the launch of its new American® brand Plastic Sheeting, available…

Barbara RuckerFeb 17, 2025
New Zealand’s first kerbside soft plastic recycling trials in Nelson 
New Zealand’s first kerbside soft plastic recycling trials in Nelson 
Barbara RuckerAug 27, 2024

Invitations are being sent to more than 140 streets in Nelson, with collections set…

Unilever announces new initiative to boost packaging circularity
Unilever announces new initiative to boost packaging circularity
Barbara RuckerAug 26, 2024

The new alliance aims to tackle plastic pollution. Credit: © Unilever 2024. Unilever has…

US Plastics Pact releases three reports for sustainable plastic management 
US Plastics Pact releases three reports for sustainable plastic management 
Barbara RuckerAug 22, 2024

The playbooks are designed to guide the life cycle of plastics in the US.…

Amcor unveils Decarbonisation Roadmap to further reduce GHG emissions
Amcor unveils Decarbonisation Roadmap to further reduce GHG emissions
Barbara RuckerAug 21, 2024

Amcor delivered a 10.2% reduction in absolute GHG emissions in FY23 compared to FY22.…

TOMRA Collection Romania hits 500,000 daily sessions 
TOMRA Collection Romania hits 500,000 daily sessions 
Barbara RuckerAug 21, 2024

In January this year, the average daily sessions were recorded at 21,700. Credit: TOMRA…

Jadex agrees to sell Lifoam to Altor Solutions for $137m
Jadex agrees to sell Lifoam to Altor Solutions for $137m
Barbara RuckerAug 20, 2024

Lifoam manufactures temperature-controlled packaging products. Credit: Rosamar via Shutterstock. Jadex, a US-based manufacturer and…

Defra figures show 6% decrease in PPT revenue in FY23-24
Defra figures show 6% decrease in PPT revenue in FY23-24
Barbara RuckerAug 16, 2024

The PPT aims to provide a clear economic incentive to use recycled plastic in…

New pilot plant in Finland converts captured CO₂ into plastics 
New pilot plant in Finland converts captured CO₂ into plastics 
Barbara RuckerAug 16, 2024

The facility leverages biobased CO₂ emissions from industrial sectors to foster sustainable industrial activity…