Packaging for a Sustainable Environment
A whitepaper on Packaging for a Sustainable Environment has been prepared by Dr. R Rangaprasad.
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August 2019
Coca-Cola aims to use recycled plastic for all bottles smaller than 1 litre
All plastic Coca-Cola bottles smaller than 1-litre, including all water bottles, will be made entirely from recycled plastic by the end of this year.
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National Green Tribunal sets August 31 deadline for plastic ban
The National Green Tribunal’s state-level committee has set August 31 deadline for the government to enforce the ban on plastic.
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India to impose ban on single-use plastics from 2nd October 2019
The Centre is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on October 2, in its most sweeping measure yet to stamp out single-use plastics from cities and villages.
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Pidilite collected over 530 MT plastic waste through authorised recyclers in FY19
Pidilite Industries Ltd collected 531.40 Metric ton (MT) of plastic waste and 296.40 MT of multi layered plastic and recycled waste generated out of packaging plastic through authorised recyclers in FY2018-19.
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Flipkart commits to achieve 100% recycled plastic consumption in supply chain by March 2021
Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, recently announced that as of August 1, 2019, it has achieved a 25% reduction in single-use plastic through various initiatives.
Dow partners with Fuenix Ecogy Group to turn plastic trash into oil
Dow Inc. is partnering with the Dutch developer of a method for turning plastic trash back into oil as the global chemical powerhouse seeks to expand recycling amid rising alarm over pollution.
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Flipkart and Air India become the first in their sectors to take initiative against plastic waste
Flipkart said that it reduced single use plastics by 25% until August 2019, with multiple initiatives across its packaging value chain. Air India will ban plastic products on its flights from October 2.
Saahas introduces waste management programme in Gurugram
Saahas in collaboration with Municipal Corporation of Gurugram initiated Alag Karo, a waste management programme in Gurugram.
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BASF offers certified soil-biodegradable mulch film called ecovio® M 2351
With ecovio® M 2351, BASF offers a certified soil-biodegradable plastic for mulch films consisting of the biodegradable co-polyester polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) ecoflex.
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Iceland’s reverse vending machines recycle over 1 million plastic bottles in just one year
Iceland has recycled more than 1 million plastic bottles since May 2018, following its industry-leading move to trial reverse vending machines in a selection of its stores.
Walki and Arla partner to provide recyclable and sustainable packaging solutions
Fibre-based Walki®Lid helps consumers enjoy their snacks with zero aluminium. For global dairy giant Arla, it also provides a way to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its packaging.
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