The manifesto focuses on enabling the plastics recycling sector to meet the government’s low carbon manufacturing ambitions, which are central to meeting aspirations of a circular economy and resource efficiency. A series of ...
Tags: BPF Recycling, Packaging
A computer interface that works on vibration rather than electrical circuit board; an emergency programme that tackles the loss of coral reefs from ocean acidification; a camping equipment rental system to reduce festival waste; and a pot ...
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The global cartons giant is promoting renewability through its ‘Moving To The Front’ campaign, inviting suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners, NGOs and others to expand attention from the mid and end of the packaging life cycle ...
Global can maker Rexam has created an infographic with engaging illustrations which highlightsdifferent stages of cans. The three key stages within the circular economy are manufacturing, consumption and recycling, and Rexam is showcasing ...
Tags: illustrations, infographic, Packaging
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) released its sixth annual sustainability report. “We committed to significant investment in business expansion and continued to advance our sustainable business strategy in 2013,” says ...
A month ago, Tetra Pak began a campaign to force packaging companies to increase supply chain sustainability. Resource efficiency means looking at packaging's entire life cycle, the company emphasized. "You need to understand your supply ...
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has welcomed the new waste and recycling targets adopted by the European Commission last week. The Commission announced a 70 percent recycling objective for steel, rising ...
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The recycling of beverage cartons in Europe has reached 42% in 2013, according to new data provided by the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE). Compared to 2012, it represents a 3% rise, while the total recovery rate, ...
Tags: Packaging, Printing, beverage cartons
Lismore mayor, Jenny Dowell, and Lismore MP, Thomas George, turned the first sod in the construction process for the new $3.65m Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and glass processing plant in Lismore nine months ago. it was completed this ...
UK-based recycling company Viridor has commenced the construction of new £12.5m plastics recycling facility (PRF) in Rochester. Stadler UK, which has designed the plant, is responsibile for delivering the project. The new PRF has ...
Stadler UK is responsible for delivering the project which will result in a new plastics recycling facility capable of processing 75,000 tons of mixed plastics each year into high quality clean plastic grades ready to be used in the ...
Cable said the recycler was an example of companies that are stimulating demand, generating jobs and building the infrastructure for the long term development of the green economy. Closed Loop claims to be the first recycler in the world ...
Tags: PET plastic bottles, HDPE Plastic Bottles, Packaging, Green Economy
Latest industry data – published today ahead of the European Commission 2012 figures expected at the end of 2014 – confirm average glass recycling rates in the European Union have passed the 70% mark. This means that over 25 ...
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Nike, Inc. last week attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2014 in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the threat of climate change. ADVERTISEMENT :The Annual Meeting brings together top business leaders, politicians and ...
The announcement of the 12-month contract is the latest in a trend which has seen a growing portion of the industry move away from spot trading and instead develop long term collaborations, and advancing the circular-economy model. These ...
Tags: Eco Plastics, Viridor, Recycled Bottles