Over 2 billion plastic bottles recovered for recycling in SA
Statistics from South Africa’s longest-standing plastics producer responsibility organisation indicate that the country’s PET plastic recycling rates are recovering after
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SABIC collaborates with UPM Raflatac to launch world’s first label material made from certified circular ocean bound plastic
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined an innovative project with value chain partners to help UPM
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Recycling pilot project provides insights into SA’s informal sector
An innovative pilot project being trialled at recycling buy-back centres across South Africa is yielding positive results just over a
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In 2040 a fifth of all food packaging could still be landfilled or incinerated unless packaging innovations accelerate
This key trend emerges from a study commissioned by UPM Specialty Papers, where it found that while recycling, reuse and
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Conference calls for Pan-African response to plastic waste crisis
Addressing Africa’s growing plastic pollution problem requires an urgent and comprehensive systems response by governments, businesses, sustainability experts and civil
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The importance of a sustainable future
This spring, Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) is inspiring students to create a more sustainable future as part of the national
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Edith Leeuta appointed as Fibre Circle CEO
Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, has appointed Edith Leeuta
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New report by Aquapak highlights slow progress of UK fashion industry’s move away from single use plastic
Aquapak, a speciality polymers business, has released its “Reality of Fashion” report, which provides a progress update on Fashion for
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Primedia Outdoor supports Earth Day by investing in our planet
Primedia Outdoor demonstrates this year’s Earth Day theme, “Invest in Our Planet”, through its continuous commitment to providing green sustainable
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ALPLA Group continues international growth trajectory
The ALPLA Group, the global packaging solutions and recycling specialist, increased its turnover in the 2021 financial year by 8.4
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