Indorama Ventures acquires Californian PET Recycler Green Fiber International
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical manufacturer, has acquired Green Fiber International Inc. (GFI), a recycling company
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Sprite switching from green to clear PET bottles in SE Asia
The Coca-Cola Company announced a new initiative to boost recycling of Sprite bottles in Southeast Asia, thanks to a shift
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Pacific Northwest recycling project releases results from 60-day pilot
A collaborative group of government and packaging industry leaders, led by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), have released the results from
Read moreCoca-Cola Sweden to make all plastic bottles from 100% rPET
In 2020, Coca-Cola Sweden will make all its plastic bottles from 100% recycled PET (rPET). The transition is set to
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“Choose Plastic” initiative by Amcor
With a goal of educating consumers, customers and other stakeholders on the benefits of plastic packaging, Amcor recently launched a
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KLM makes tools from PET bottles
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recycles PET bottles to make tools for repairing and maintaining its aircraft. Empty bottles are collected
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SGT inaugurates its new Chalon-Sur-Saône site
Société Générale des Techniques (SGT) inaugurated its new Chalon-Sur-Saône site . The specific feature of this factory is its integrated
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Joint river cleaning project on Java/Indonesia
The environmental organisation One Earth – One Ocean e.V. (OEOO) together with the Schwarz Group (Lidl, Kaufland) and PT Wasteforchange
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Closure Systems International introduces 38D-KL for dairy and non-carbonated beverages
The new 38mm D-KL linerless HDPE closure (38D-KL) from Closure Systems International (CSI) is designed with consumer and dairy producer
Read moreCoca-Cola Amatil a finalist in waste industry awards
Coca-Cola Amatil has been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Waste Management and Resource Recovery Awards for producing Australia’s
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Mineral water brand Vöslauer produces 100% rPET bottles
The first PET bottle made of 100% rPET left the plant in Bad Vöslau, Austria in October 2018. With the
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