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Indian jute mills to earn 8.19% ROC for food grain bag supply

Indian jute mills to earn 8.19% ROC for food grain bag supply

The new policy ensures mills a fixed profit percentage on invested capital, unaffected by market fluctuations. Credit: Nipol Plobmuang via…

Barbara RuckerJan 7, 2025
LA County files lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution
LA County files lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution
Barbara RuckerNov 1, 2024

The case has been refuted by the American Beverage Association. Credit: Radu Bercan via…

Sonoco’s $3.9bn bid for Eviosys under UK regulator scrutiny 
Sonoco’s $3.9bn bid for Eviosys under UK regulator scrutiny 
Barbara RuckerOct 25, 2024

The initial decision is expected by 19 December. Credit: viewimage via Shutterstock. The UK’s…

International Paper secures approval to acquire DS Smith
International Paper secures approval to acquire DS Smith
Barbara RuckerOct 14, 2024

International Paper and DS Smith expect the Combination to close late in the fourth…

UK’s £1.7bn plastic packaging tax deferred
UK’s £1.7bn plastic packaging tax deferred
Barbara RuckerOct 7, 2024

The fees for a new scheme to improve recycling rates were due to be…

Australia launches consultation to overhauling plastic packaging laws 
Australia launches consultation to overhauling plastic packaging laws 
Barbara RuckerSep 30, 2024

An estimated 145,000t of Australia’s plastic leak into the environment every year. Credit: Romolo…

California sues ExxonMobil over misleading plastic recycling claims 
California sues ExxonMobil over misleading plastic recycling claims 
Barbara RuckerSep 24, 2024

ExxonMobil has debated the validity of the allegations. Credit: Kirkam via Shutterstock. The California,…

Guinea enacts ban on single-use plastics 
Guinea enacts ban on single-use plastics 
Barbara RuckerSep 23, 2024

The ban incorporates some exemptions deemed essential. Credit: Kanittha Boon via Shutterstock. The government…

Newsom signs law banning plastic shopping bags at supermarkets
Newsom signs law banning plastic shopping bags at supermarkets
Barbara RuckerSep 23, 2024

The law will come into effect in 2026. Credit: New Africa via Shutterstock. California,…