Henkel takes another step in combining attractive corporate financing instruments with progress in sustainability: As the first company globally, Henkel concluded a plastic waste reduction bond. The proceeds from this bond, a private placement with Japanese insurance companies Dai-ichi Life and…

Biesterfeld Plastic and SK Chemicals are extending their long-term strategic partnership. With effect from 1 August 2020, a new distribution agreement is in force between the partners, which now also includes the distribution of copolyesters from SK Chemicals within the cosmetic packaging market…

"We assume responsibility" – under this slogan the RKW sustainability campaign runs from today until the European Sustainability Week (September 20 to 26). Among other things, the initiative is accompanied by environmental protection measures at the European locations of the RKW Group. The final…

Global partnership with Plastic Bank builds on company’s efforts to help address ocean plastic pollution and use more post-consumer recycled packaging - As part of its commitment to help address ocean plastic pollution, SC Johnson, an industry-leading manufacturer of household cleaning brands, today…

Toyobo Co., Ltd. and 11 other companies forming a plastic value chain have jointly established a new company called R Plus Japan, Ltd. ("R Plus Japan", hereafter), which will facilitate the recycling of used plastics to help solve plastics-associated problems and create a more sustainable society. R…

The Green Dot (“Der Grüne Punkt”), Werner & Mertz and the German Association for the Waste, Water and Raw Materials Industries demand financial incentives and commitment from government.

Recyclates characterisation guiding requirements published by Plastics Recyclers Europe - This scientifically grounded guidance is a benchmark for the quality of recycled plastics. The documents' overarching aim is to advance the quality and enhance the demand for recyclates. It addresses as well…

According to RPC Bramlage Division's sub-company Berry Bramlage, they are now offering a new jar range made of recycled or recyclable PET material.

Ring Container Technologies is taking the lead on sustainability with SmartCAN, its 100 percent recyclable canister that has broad acceptance in curbside recycling programs across the country and has been named one of the 20 New Sustainable Packaging Innovations for 2020 by Packaging World.

The European Green Deal and thus also the circular economy will be a decisive pillar of European politics in the coming years. In its action plan of 11 March 2020, the European Commission outlined the concrete measures that can be expected from the political side in the field of circular economy.…

Cascades, a leader in eco-friendly recycling, hygiene and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new range of Cascades Fresh packaging products for fruits and vegetables. Designed for producers, packers and retailers, Cascades Fresh packaging solutions meet the needs of this…

A Positive Loan tool designed to stimulate further improvements in the environmental performance of the Imola manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on water cycle and waste management. Moreover, once the stated sustainability goals have been achieved, the loan terms become even more favourable…