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Markets
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Business function
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Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
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Washington, DC
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United States
Exhibition
NPE 2021 cancelled
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) gives the following update on their decision to cancel the in-person components of NPE2021:
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Global themes
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NEA AND F&N FOODS Singapore
Collection success in Singapore
Singapore: Close to 4 million beverage containers collected from smart reverse vending machines a year after launch
Greater participation in the Recycle N Save initiative by the public, with a higher rate of increase of recyclers opting for non-monetary rewards and about one in five of them choosing the ‘No Reward’ option when they recycle.
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Global themes
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Messe Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf
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Germany
Exhibitions
interplastica and upakovka 2021 in Moscow cancelled - Next date 25 to 28 January 2022
The trade fairs interplastica, International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, and upakovka, No. 1 Trade Fair in Russia for Processing and Packaging, scheduled for 26-29 January 2021 at the AO Expocentre exhibition centre in Krasnaya Presnya in Moscow, have been cancelled and will take place on…
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Global themes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Gatineau, QC
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Canada
Single Use Plastic Ban
Canada one-step closer to zero plastic waste by 2030
On October 7th, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the next steps in the Government of Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030.
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Global themes
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European Court of Auditors (ECA)
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Luxembourg
Plastic packaging waste
European Court of Auditors (ECA): EU needs to boost plastic packaging waste recycling to achieve ambitions
There is a significant risk that the EU will not meet its plastic packaging recycling targets for 2025 and 2030, according to a review by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The update of the legal framework for plastic recycling in 2018 reflects the EU’s increased ambitions and could help boost…
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Global themes
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Graham Packaging
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Lancaster, PA
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United States
Anniversary
Graham Recycling Company celebrates 30th anniversary
Graham Packaging is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Graham Recycling Company (GRC). The facility opened September 26, 1990, running only one line and one shift. It now operates three lines with three round-the-clock shifts
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Global themes
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Coca-Cola
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Uxbridge, Middlesex
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United Kingdom
rPET
Coca-Cola in Western Europe transitions to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles in two more markets
Transition to 100% rPET confirmed for Coca-Cola in the Netherlands and Coca-Cola in Norway, marking important transition from use of new virgin oil-based plastic in PET bottles towards a local closed-loop recycling system supported by the Dutch and Norwegian Deposit Return Schemes.
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Global themes
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iQ Renew
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North Sydney
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Australia
Collection
Nestlé and iQ Renew soft plastic recycling trial to commence on NSW Central Coast
Nestlé and Australian recycler iQ Renew today announced the next steps in a trial which will see soft plastics collected through kerbside recycling and diverted from landfill.
The trial will commence with 2,000 households on the NSW Central Coast, with plans to extend it to around 140,000 homes.
The trial will commence with 2,000 households on the NSW Central Coast, with plans to extend it to around 140,000 homes.
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Global themes
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European Plastics Converters, EuPC
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Brussels
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Belgium
Plastic Tax
EU Plastic Tax approved by European Council: A Danger for the EU Single Market & Recovery
With its latest agreement on the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and coronavirus recovery fund, the European Council has also approved the implementation of the so-called plastic tax as of the 1st of January 2021. The plan foresees a €0.80/kg levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste to…
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Global themes
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Nestlé Waters North America
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Stamford, Conn.
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United States
rPET
Nestlé Waters North America Expands Use of 100% Recycled Plastic (rPET) in Three Additional Brands, Doubles rPET Use across U.S. Domestic Portfolio
Ozarka®, Deer Park® and Zephyrhills® join Poland Spring® in using 100% rPET bottles in multiple sizes. All Nestlé Waters North America U.S. domestic packaging continues to be 100% recyclable.
America
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Business function
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ENGEL
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Schwertberg
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Austria
Opening
ENGEL opens second location in Mexico
Together with customers and partners, ENGEL de Mexico opened a second location in Mexico in San Pedro near Monterrey. "We are thus shortening the distance to our customers in the very important industrial region in the north of the country," emphasizes Peter Auinger, Managing Director of ENGEL in…
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Global themes
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Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H
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Vienna
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Austria
rPET Production Lines
Starlinger lines now at 3 locations of rPET giant CarbonLITE
Austrian Starlinger recycling technology will deliver PET recycling lines with a total installed capacity of 5.4 tons/hour for CarbonLITE’s new site in Pennsylvania at the end of the year. CarbonLITE is a major producer of food-grade rPET who already operates Starlinger recycling lines at its…
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Business function
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corvaglia
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Newnan, GA
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United States
Opening
Grand opening of first CORVAGLIA plant in U.S.
Today, Switzerland-based corvaglia group announced the completion of their first manufacturing facility in the United States, Newnan, Georgia. In celebration of this milestone, a ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for April 5th.
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Global themes
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ALPLA
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Hard
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Austria
Management
ALPLA builds new plant in Dayton, Ohio
ALPLA, Inc., a global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging for a wide range of consumer products, announced that it will build a new plant with at least 50 jobs by the time it reaches full production in April 2019. The plant, located adjacent to the Dayton International Airport in Park 70/75…
Asia Pacific
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Global themes
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NEA AND F&N FOODS Singapore
Collection success in Singapore
Singapore: Close to 4 million beverage containers collected from smart reverse vending machines a year after launch
Greater participation in the Recycle N Save initiative by the public, with a higher rate of increase of recyclers opting for non-monetary rewards and about one in five of them choosing the ‘No Reward’ option when they recycle.
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Global themes
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iQ Renew
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North Sydney
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Australia
Collection
Nestlé and iQ Renew soft plastic recycling trial to commence on NSW Central Coast
Nestlé and Australian recycler iQ Renew today announced the next steps in a trial which will see soft plastics collected through kerbside recycling and diverted from landfill.
The trial will commence with 2,000 households on the NSW Central Coast, with plans to extend it to around 140,000 homes.
The trial will commence with 2,000 households on the NSW Central Coast, with plans to extend it to around 140,000 homes.
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Global themes
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iQ Renew
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North Sydney
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Australia
Collection
iQ Renew and Nestlé partner on soft plastic recycling in resource recovery trial
Nestlé and Australian recycler iQ Renew today announced a trial which aims to see soft plastics collected from over 100,000 homes through kerbside recycling and diverted from landfill.
Europe
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Global themes
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European Court of Auditors (ECA)
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Luxembourg
Plastic packaging waste
European Court of Auditors (ECA): EU needs to boost plastic packaging waste recycling to achieve ambitions
There is a significant risk that the EU will not meet its plastic packaging recycling targets for 2025 and 2030, according to a review by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The update of the legal framework for plastic recycling in 2018 reflects the EU’s increased ambitions and could help boost…
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Global themes
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Coca-Cola
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Uxbridge, Middlesex
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United Kingdom
rPET
Coca-Cola in Western Europe transitions to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles in two more markets
Transition to 100% rPET confirmed for Coca-Cola in the Netherlands and Coca-Cola in Norway, marking important transition from use of new virgin oil-based plastic in PET bottles towards a local closed-loop recycling system supported by the Dutch and Norwegian Deposit Return Schemes.
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Global themes
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European Plastics Converters, EuPC
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Brussels
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Belgium
Plastic Tax
EU Plastic Tax approved by European Council: A Danger for the EU Single Market & Recovery
With its latest agreement on the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and coronavirus recovery fund, the European Council has also approved the implementation of the so-called plastic tax as of the 1st of January 2021. The plan foresees a €0.80/kg levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste to…
China
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Global themes
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Amcor
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Melbourne
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Australia
Packaging in Ecommerce
Amcor becomes founding member in ecommerce alliance in China
Amcor announces its participation, as one of the founders, in the newly established China Ecommerce & Logistics Packaging Standard Alliance. Initiated by JD.com, China’s largest online retailer and its biggest Internet company by revenue, the alliance brings together six other well-known brands -…
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Global themes
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Adsale Exhibition Services
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Hong Kong
Trade show
Biggest CHINAPLAS in history welcomed 180,701 visitors!
A highly successful CHINAPLAS 2018 concluded its four-day show on April 27, 2018, in Shanghai. The rainy weather prior to the opening of the 32nd edition of show did not hamper the enthusiasm of visitors, who were inspired by smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and green solutions. A total of…
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Global themes
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Adsale Exhibition Services Limited
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Hong Kong
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China
Chinaplas 2018
New Age, New Era, New Technology Around 4,000 Market Leaders to Shine at CHINAPLAS
Recovered from the 2008 worldwide financial crisis, albeit over an extended period, the global economy at long last saw its growth rocket to a 10-year high in 2017. Notwithstanding the complications of international trade at the moment, globalization of economies has gained unassailable momentum,…
Middle East
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Middle East
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Costruzioni Meccaniche Luigi Bandera SpA
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Busto Arsizio (VA)
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Italy
Markets
Middle East– A new PET line of Bandera for rigid packaging industry
This new achievement is highly meaningful in that it is one more proof of Bandera’s pioneering attitude, as Bandera has the capability, the experience, the energy and determination to reach out and fulfill any requirements, contributing to widening the profits and market share of a growing number…
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Global themes
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SIPA
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Vittorio Veneto
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Italy
Roadshow
SIPA Saudi Customer Days
SIPA has been busy briefing PET processors and packaging companies in the Gulf on their latest technologies.
Africa
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Filling technology
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SMI
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San Giovanni Bianco
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Italy
New integrated system
SMI block system at Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water
Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water company has been investing in the latest SMI ECOBLOC® ERGON integrated system.
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