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U.S. Plastics Pact Updates PCR Toolkit to Help Businesses Cut Plastic Waste
U.S. Plastics Pact Updates PCR Toolkit to Help Businesses Cut Plastic Waste
Barbara RuckerSep 19, 2024

U.S. Plastics Pact has updated its Postconsumer Recycled Content (PCR) Toolkit, making it easier…

James Cropper transforms polycotton waste into paper 
James Cropper transforms polycotton waste into paper 
Barbara RuckerSep 18, 2024

Reportedly, only 10% of textile waste is recycled annually in the UK. Credit: Indri…

Royston joins UK’s plastic bag recycling trial
Royston joins UK’s plastic bag recycling trial
Barbara RuckerSep 17, 2024

The trial forms part of the wider FPF FlexCollect project. Credit: New Africa via…

Braskem unveils new biocircular PP product for food packaging
Braskem unveils new biocircular PP product for food packaging
Barbara RuckerSep 17, 2024

The material comprises UCO. Credit: Braskem/Business Wire. Petrochemical company Braskem has introduced a new…

BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution
BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution
Barbara RuckerSep 16, 2024

The BIR commits to support efforts towards ending plastic pollution worldwide. Credit: Roman Striga…

Südpack and Leibinger test suitability of CIJ inks for recyclable films
Südpack and Leibinger test suitability of CIJ inks for recyclable films
Barbara RuckerSep 13, 2024

Packaging leader SÜDPACK and industrial printing specialist LEIBINGER have joined forces to meet the…

APR updates recyclability classification and stance on degradable additives  
APR updates recyclability classification and stance on degradable additives  
Barbara RuckerSep 9, 2024

The APR is an international non-profit organisation focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics.…

UK aluminium packaging recycling grows 3% in Q2 2024 
UK aluminium packaging recycling grows 3% in Q2 2024 
Barbara RuckerSep 3, 2024

The results were achieved despite ongoing political changes within the country. Credit: Kwangmoozaa via…