1:16 min Facts & Figures, America
Tarrifs

Plastics Industry Association: Plastics Industry Essential to U.S. Manufacturing, Urges Strategic Trade Policies

Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s implementation of reciprocal tariffs:
0:59 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Europe
Recycling

Agilyx launches Plastyx Ltd. to source and supply feedstock for the European advanced plastic recycling industry

Agilyx ASA announces the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Carlos Monreal. Plastyx aims to be Europe’s leading feedstock supplier to the advanced plastic recycling market. Plastyx Ltd. is a 60:40 joint venture between Agilyx and Circular Resources SARL. Mr. Monreal will ...
1:55 min America, Sorting and collection
DRS

RLG supports Uruguay in the implementation of a Landmark Deposit Return System

In an exciting step forward towards a more sustainable Latin America, on Friday, ...
1:35 min America, Sheets & Films
PET film

Evertis announces US $100 million investment in new production plant in the US

Evertis unveiled plans to build a new leading edge production plant in Columbia, SC. ...
1:50 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Europe
Expansion

Veolia invests in PET recycling in Europe

Environmental services company Veolia is expanding its European PET recycling ...
1:80 min America, Bottles and containers
Installation

Fadeplast choses SMI for the production of empty PET and rPET containers

Founded in 2013, Columbian company Fadeplast Buga S.A.S. produces empty PET ...
2:31 min Asia Pacific, Chemical recycling
Chemical recycling

SK chemicals to establish waste plastic recycling innovation center in Korea

SK chemicals has embarked on establishing a comprehensive plastic recycling solution center in Korea. This center will encompass the production of circular recyclable raw materials, demonstration research, and material production.
2:26 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Asia Pacific
PET recycling

Otsuka Pharmaceutical finalizes an agreement with Fukuroi City on the horizontal recycling of PET bottles

Partnering with Its Factory to Promote a "Local Production and Local Recycling" ...
1:37 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Africa
PET recycling

IFC partners with Mohinani Group to drive PET recycling and manufacturing in West Africa

IFC announced a partnership with Ghana-based manufacturer Mohinani Group Limited to under-take the recycling of PET from plastic waste in Ghana and Nigeria, helping protect the environment and creating thousands of jobs in both countries.
2:10 min Management, Asia Pacific
Expansion

ALPLA opens new plant in Thailand

ALPLA is expanding in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and opening a second ...