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ALPLA enters South African PET recycling market with €60m plant  
ALPLA enters South African PET recycling market with €60m plant  
Barbara RuckerNov 4, 2024

The move aligns with the region’s EPR legislation. Credit: ALPLA. Austrian packaging and recycling…

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,…

Castrol India introduces HDPE bottles with 50% recycled content
Castrol India introduces HDPE bottles with 50% recycled content
Barbara RuckerSep 19, 2024

The 50% range is an increase from last year’s 30% range. Credit: Castrol India.…

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…

Novvia acquires US packaging supplier Liquid Bottles  
Novvia acquires US packaging supplier Liquid Bottles  
Barbara RuckerSep 13, 2024

The terms of the deal were not made public. Credit: TarasBeletskiy via Shutterstock. Novvia…

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,…

Origin Materials introduces new tethered PET beverage cap 
Origin Materials introduces new tethered PET beverage cap 
Barbara RuckerAug 6, 2024

The cap’s design is patent-pending. Credit: Origin Materials/Business Wire. Origin Materials, a technology company,…

Mold-Tek Packaging reports 5.8% increase in net sales for Q1 FY25
Mold-Tek Packaging reports 5.8% increase in net sales for Q1 FY25
Barbara RuckerAug 5, 2024

Mold-Tek Packaging manufactures packaging for paints, food, and FMCG products. Credit: Ambo Ampeng via…