Recycling
French food products firm Danone has reportedly declared a series of measures aimed at tackling the global plastic waste. Reliable sources claim that the company has put forward a new set of actions in order to ensure that its packaging remains 100% circular, thereby accelerating …
Packaging
Universal Forest Products Inc., America’s leading manufacturer of wood-based products has reportedly acquired all the operating assets of Pak-Rite Ltd. As per credible sources, the acquisition of the Milwaukee-based packaging design and manufacturing firm is set to expand UFPI’s capacity in custom packaging solutions. Right …
Recycling
British-Dutch consumer goods company, Unilever has reportedly signed a three-year collaboration agreement with French resource management firm, Veolia, in a bid to improve waste collection and recycling solutions in countries across the globe. Sources close to the deal state that the project will start in …
Packaging
Pharmaceutical service provider Vetter has reportedly announced the expansion of its secondary packaging capacity at its Ravensburg site, in response to rising customer demand for complex packaging solutions. Senior Vice President (Quality) at Vetter, Wolfgang Weikmann was reportedly quoted stating that the extensive know-how and …
Packaging
Coveris, the premier packaging and coatings manufacturer has reportedly launched a fully circular packaging format for UK’s fresh protein sector. Apparently, the company has designed the new pack format in order to help the supermarket chain Morrisons in meeting the targets of plastic reduction, improved …
Recycling
The Welsh Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn has reportedly announced a capital funding of more than £50 million to provide new recycling infrastructure and support changes to recycling services in the nation. Reportedly, about £500,000 will be directed toward a new behavioral change campaign that would …
Advanced Materials
The American 3D printer manufacturing firm 3D Systems has reportedly announced that Amann Girrbach, a digital dental prosthetics provider, would be integrating its NextDent 5100-3D printing platform into its digital dental workflow known as the Ceramill System. Reports cite, the Ceramill System would be significantly …
Recycling
Following China’s historic 2017 plastic waste import ban, the Environment Ministry of Japan has reported that the nation’s local governments are struggling with the amount of garbage being produced. Reports cite, local governments are overwhelmed with the vast quantities of garbage and are clueless about …
Recycling
The Secretary of State for Environment in UK, Michael Gove will soon be announcing a consultation on proposals to help protect oceans and cut down pollution, under which plastic drink stirrers, straws and cotton buds could be banned within a year. Subject to the views …
Advanced Materials
Liquid packaging giant Sidel Group has reportedly acquired PET Engineering to expand its packaging solutions portfolio in containers for water, liquid dairy products, soft drinks, and beer. As per trusted sources, the company has won several awards for its 39g bottle, which is an alternative …