Recycling

Nextek and Coveris Partner to Develop Innovative Mechanical Recycling Process

Nextek and Coveris Partner to Develop Innovative Mechanical Recycling Process

Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging expert Coveris have announced a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible…

Barbara RuckerMar 19, 2025
EGA and Veolia’s RECAPP surpass over 14,000 aluminium collections in UAE
EGA and Veolia’s RECAPP surpass over 14,000 aluminium collections in UAE
Barbara RuckerJul 5, 2024

UAE citizens consume some 660 million aluminium beverage cans annually. Credit: Steve Allen via…

Vaersa opens new light packaging sorting plant in Alzira
Vaersa opens new light packaging sorting plant in Alzira
Barbara RuckerJul 5, 2024

The plant is said to have one of the largest capacities in the country.…

MIT researchers claim bottle deposit programme may raise PET recycling rate
MIT researchers claim bottle deposit programme may raise PET recycling rate
Barbara RuckerJul 3, 2024

The PET recycling rate in the US is roughly 24% currently. Credit: Nick Fewings…

Indorama Ventures secures $200m loan to expand recycling capabilities 
Indorama Ventures secures $200m loan to expand recycling capabilities 
Barbara RuckerJul 3, 2024

The financing will reimburse expenses from 2023 and 2024 tied to sustainability projects. Credit: Alba_alioth…

Berry creates spill-proof easy-open pickle jars for Grillo’s 
Berry creates spill-proof easy-open pickle jars for Grillo’s 
Barbara RuckerJul 2, 2024

Grilloʼs Pickles are available in grocery stores across the nation. Credit: © The Image…

O-I Glass’ process innovations saved over 24,000t of glass in 2023
O-I Glass’ process innovations saved over 24,000t of glass in 2023
Barbara RuckerJun 28, 2024

Headquartered in Perrysburg, O-I Glass produces glass bottles and jars. Credit: JasminkaM via Shutterstock.…

Scotland’s HCWP partners with Vytal on returnable packaging pilot scheme
Scotland’s HCWP partners with Vytal on returnable packaging pilot scheme
Barbara RuckerJun 28, 2024

Pilot participants will receive a pool of packaging, including cups and bowls. Credit: Ground…

Steel for Packaging Europe confirms 80.5% recycling rate in 2022
Steel for Packaging Europe confirms 80.5% recycling rate in 2022
Barbara RuckerJun 27, 2024

The figure represents an increase of 2% on the recycling rate recorded in 2021.…