Author: Saif Bepari
Recycling
Whole Foods Market, a US-based supermarket chain and a subsidiary of e-commerce giant Amazon, has recently made it to the headlines for being ranked worst in a study of chemicals used in packaging at the popular U.S. grocery chains. The company allegedly contains cancer-linked chemicals …
Recycling
* The new plastic packaging recycling scheme comes as a response to a public protest against plastic waste. * As part of the protest, Walkers crisps’ consumers were called on to post the non-recyclable packages back to the food company. Walkers, a renowned British snack …
Recycling
* The new partnership deal covers excess aerospace materials from over 11 Boeing aircraft manufacturing sites. * The initiative would be reducing solid waste by over 1 million pounds on an annual basis. The Boeing Company (Boeing), the renowned American multinational aircraft manufacturing firm, has …
Paints & Coatings
PPG, a major supplier of paints, coating, and specialty materials, has reportedly launched a new high-performance coating named the PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 for the U.S. and Canadian offshore markets. As per trusted sources, the ultra-durable coating meant for vessels and rigs offers one coat and …
Packaging
Drug manufacturers across India may soon be required to incorporate a gluten labeling on their product’s packages reportedly to indicate whether the drug contains gluten. The move would offer immediate relief to a significant number of Indians that suffer from celiac disease. Reports cite, over …
Paints & Coatings
JSW Steel Ltd., India’s leading integrated steel manufacturing company, has reportedly announced that it has submitted an expression of interest (EoI) to acquire the debt-laden steel products manufacturer Asian Colour Coated Ispat Limited (ACCIL). Reports cite, so far, approximately 13 different private equity players have …
Packaging
In an attempt to boost the growth of the jute sector across the nation, the Indian government recently made it mandatory for 100% of packaging of food grains in diversified jute bags. It is mandatory to pack 20% of sugar products in jute bags and …
Packaging
The TRUMPF Group, one of the world’s leading lasers & machine tools manufacturers, has reportedly announced that its new green laser with a pulse product allows printing of copper and other precious metals. Reports cite, the firm also announced at the Formnext event that its …
Recycling
Tetra Pak, a renowned multinational food packaging and processing company, has reportedly announced that it is partnering with leading resource management firm Veolia, in an effort to get all beverage cartons and components collected and recycled by the year 2025. Reports cite, the partnership between …
Recycling
UK chain Costa Coffee which was recently acquired by beverage giant Coca-Cola has reportedly teamed up with Barclaycard, to launch reusable coffee cups. These coffee cups, reportedly, will be integrated with contactless payment technology that allows customers to pay for their coffee with just a …