1:50 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Anniversary
Rebound celebrates their platform’s first anniversary with over 210 members from nearly 60 countries
The platform has facilitated numerous trades, with popular products being rPET Pellets and rPP Pellets. Rebound is in the process of launching a one-stop-shop version of its platform to enhance user experience and streamline the connection between individuals and organizations ...
2:80 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Circular economy
Indorama Ventures achieves 100 billion PET bottles recycling milestone
Indorama Ventures announces that it has recycled 100 billion post-consumer PET bottles since February 2011 1. This has diverted 2.1 million tons of waste from the environment and saved 2.9 million tons of carbon footprint from the product lifecycles. Demonstrating its commitment ...
0:44 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Recyclability guidelines
EPBP launches design guidelines for recyclability for ‘food grade’ opaque white PET bottles
The inclusion of opaque white PET beverage bottles in the targets set by the European Commission demonstrates the commitment of the industry towards a more sustainable future.
1:13 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Initiative
Plastics Industry Association launches Recycling is Real advocacy campaign
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has launched a new advocacy campaign called Recycling is Real, dedicated to promoting and defending plastic recycling in America.
1:32 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Achievement
Berry Global receives official recognition for achieving zero waste to landfill at its Steinfeld Site
Berry Global’s manufacturing plant in Steinfeld, Germany has achieved Valpak’s Zero Waste to Landfill accreditation, demonstrating the advantages of continuous operational improvements and on-site recycling capabilities. Steinfeld is now the third of Berry’s European flexible ...
0:44 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Report
UKCPN publishes new report on transition to return/refill for fast moving consumer goods
There is growing interest in reuse/return/refill/prefill for fast moving consumer goods, predominantly in the food chain, but also for white goods and other consumer products to reduce the reliance on single-use packaging. In addition, there may also be significant gains for ...