February 2022

Recyclass Approved Kraton Cirkular+™ Additives as Compatible with PP Containers Recycling

HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, is pleased to announce its CirKular+ Performance Enhancement Series C2000 and C3000 have been approved as fully compatible with recycling of polypropylene (PP) containers in Europe according to RecyClass.

HP Acquires Paper Bottle Maker

HP Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, says it has acquired Choose Packaging, a packaging development company and inventor of what HP describes as the only commercially available zero-plastic paper bottle. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Tetra Pak’s New Campaign ‘Go nature. Go Carton’ Spotlights the Future of Packaging

Delhi, India, February 02, 2022 – Tetra Pak, a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is acknowledged the world over for its commitment to environmental sustainability. On this journey towards building a more sustainable planet, Tetra Pak India has launched the “Go nature. Go Carton.” campaign to draw attention towards climate change and the company’s …

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TOPPAN & Max Speciality Films

Toppan Increases Stake to Make Max Speciality Films a Consolidated Subsidiary

Tokyo – February 2, 2022 –Toppan (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has increased its stake to acquire a majority shareholding in Max Speciality Films Limited (MSFL), a leading Indian manufacturer of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films. Headquartered in Punjab, MSFL has been an equity method associate of Toppan since 2017, when Toppan acquired a 49% stake. Effective yesterday, February 1, it has now become a consolidated subsidiary. In addition to enabling Toppan to make a full-scale entry into the BOPP film business in India, the investment will support efforts to expand the company’s network for supplying mono-materials to diverse customers in global markets, contributing to the creation of a sustainable society.

Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion Supporting Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastic

BAINBRIDGE, Ga./Gorinchem, the Netherlands – Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer”), and TotalEnergies Corbion, both leading bioplastics companies focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, have entered a long-term collaborative arrangement for the supply of Luminy® PLA, a biobased polymer used to manufacture compostable products. The strategic collaboration is meant to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) inputs.

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