Finland based VTT Technical Research Centre, Aalto University and Tampere University of Technology are together developing novel recycled textile fibres in the Design World of Cellulose project, a major technological scheme of Tekes - the ...
This represents an increase of 3.2% compared with 2012 (8.1bn), and a decrease of 32% compared with 2006 (12.2bn), when reporting began. The number of thin-gauge (single-use) bags used per month by supermarket customers increased from ...
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Paper and board packaging is the most widely used packaging material in the UK. It has been growing year-on-year since 2009 and in 2013 increased by 1.8% in 2013. Its forecast is healthy too – a growth of 6.3% is expected over the ...
Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) producer Phoenix Technologies International has secured approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its manufacturing process, which is based on extra small particle size ...
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Japanese automaker Honda Motors will recall more than two million vehicles in the US under three different recalls to replace front driver's and passenger's airbag inflators. The recall is said to be specific to states and US territories ...
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The FMCG giant, one of the UK’s biggest users of packaging, has released its latest sustainability update which said it used around 178,000 tonnes of packaging, including glass, aluminium and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, ...
As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy organization, has asked Mondelēz International to phase out unrecyclable packaging from its products and assess the environmental and operational risks associated with it. The move is a part of As ...
US-based Tribe has introduced new Limited Batch flavor called Rosemary Focaccia, a zesty, tasty and fragrant spread, which captures the essence of the herb-infused Italian bread. Rosemary Focaccia Hummus is a blend of chickpeas, ...
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PET resins producer DAK Americas Argentina has acquired a PET bottle recycling operation CabelmaPET, in Pacheco, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cabelma, a manufacturer of plastic-crates, is not part of the acquisition, while 100 employees ...
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Net sales were down by 2.5% to $27.8m compared to the same period in 2013. Excluding prior year sales from divested businesses, Q1 net sales were up 1.7% to $17.5m. The Georgia-based company is one of the largest producers of folding ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored three individuals and organizations from across the U.S. Virgin Islands with Environmental Quality Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored four individuals and organizations from across New Jersey with Environmental Quality Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional ...
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Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that an elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has won the annual Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. Teams from more than 3,000 buildings ...
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The West Middle School in Shelbyville, KY was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a top finisher in the annual Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. The school was recognized for reducing ...
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South Greene High School and DeBusk Elementary School in Greeneville, Tenn. were both recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as top finishers in the annual Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. ...
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