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DOW
Introduction of recyclable BOPE films in EMEA / Rival to BOPP and BOPET
20.11.2020
BACARDI
Biodegradable bottle made of plant-based polymer set for 2023 launch
19.11.2020
EXCELRISE
Merger of subsidiaries into single entity / Expansion of recycling capacity planned at five French sites
18.11.2020
TIPA
Expansion into Italian compostables market / High consumer demand
13.11.2020
ALPLA
Philipp Lehner selected new CEO from January 2021 / Third generation at helm of packaging manufacturer
12.11.2020
PACCOR
Packaging group rolls out products with "smart" barcodes
12.11.2020
BURGER KING
Fast food chain tests reusable plastic packaging / TerraCycle recycling initiative expands
11.11.2020
JOKEY
New plant replaces existing packaging production in Spain / Capacity doubled
10.11.2020
FAERCH
Sirap purchase boosts European footprint / Operations added in Italy, Poland and Spain
10.11.2020
PEPSICO
Beverage producer to switch its entire bottle range to PET recyclate in Germany / Substitution of 15,000 t of primary plastic
03.11.2020
RECYCLING
Label manufacturers announce European circular economy initiative
03.11.2020
RESILUX
Belgian preform manufacturer announces cooperation with German RCS / Partnership to close cycle for PET bottles
30.10.2020
SABIC
Applications for “circular” polyolefins on the rise / Packaging introductions for food and cosmetics / Oriented film research underway
27.10.2020
SEMADENI
Swiss converter takes stake in Elithro / German company runs system for reusable takeaway food containers
21.10.2020
HOFFMANN NEOPAC
PE tube-HDPE flip-top combo offers full recyclability
19.10.2020
POLYPLEX
BOPET capacity hike planned in US / Commissioning due in 24 months
16.10.2020
COVERIS
German medical packaging plant to relocate to nearby site
15.10.2020
WIPAK
Purchase of more than EUR 5.5m in new processing machinery / Largest investment yet in UK operations / Move said to support commitment to sustainability goals
13.10.2020
SÜDPACK
Chemical recycling collaboration with Recenso / Production of plastics for food and medical packaging
08.10.2020
COVERIS
Acquisition of German paper bag manufacturer HLB / Further expansion of flexible packaging business
07.10.2020
PLASTICS WASTE
Study says global brands undershooting plastics reduction goals / Coca-Cola and Unilever reiterate commitment to targets
06.10.2020
ARBO PLASTIC
Swiss film manufacturer to cease production
06.10.2020
ALPLA
Acquisition of Indian PET preform facility
02.10.2020
IRPLAST
Takeover by investor fund Cheyne complete / Plans to boost international development and expand use of renewable and recycled content
28.09.2020
MONDI
Austrian dairy to replace some rigid plastics with paper / Expects plastics use to fall by 40 t per year
25.09.2020
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