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 …
Packaging
The Edelmann Group, a German manufacturer of paper and board packaging solutions, has recently announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire 100% stake in Elanders Beijing Printing from a Swedish company Elanders Group. With this acquisition, Edelmann is said to expand its production …
Recycling
Amazon has recently announced that it will invest an amount of $10 million in Closed Loop Partners, a $100 million fund which is focused on municipal recycling technologies and programs. The aim behind establishing this fund is to eliminate packaging waste. Apparently, this move has …
Recycling
Fast food giant Burger King has reportedly announced that it will stop providing plastic straws and lids with cold drinks for dine-in customers at its 42 outlets across Singapore. As per credible sources, the fast-food chain began the initiative from October 15. However, customers will …
