Every material has different properties and functions. And while having materials that are compostable is important, it’s not always the most viable choice.
Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Limited, addresses brand owners and industry leaders at an Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) board meeting at the New York Stock Exchange.
The packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA has realised a carbon-optimised prototype solution as a showcase for future products with its innovative Canupak beauty care packaging.
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has today announced a five-year deal with ExxonMobil to purchase certified-circular polyethylene material in support of its target to achieve 30% recycled material across its portfolio by 2030. The volume of material will increase incrementally each year, and is expected to reach 100,000 metric tons annually at the end of the five-year period.
The Maharashtra government has tweaked its single-use plastic policy to allow a few things. As per the updated policy, it is now allowed to produce straws, cups, plates, forks and spoons from “compostable” materials, as per a senior official. A four-year plastic ban has now been partially eased by the Maharashtra government. The directive took effect on an immediate basis.
Nissha Co., Ltd., a technology leader in decorative molding and sustainable materials, has entered into a financial and business partnership with the material innovation startup Sulapac Ltd. This partnership is one of Nissha’s key activities regarding its sustainability and business strategy.
Fully recyclable in existing HDPE streams, caps can be paired with company’s wide variety of sustainability-minded tube solutions
for the personal care and beauty markets.
On 30 November, the European Commission published the second part of its Circular Economy package introducing, amongst others, its proposal for the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD).
The Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) Challenge has officially concluded, with the pilot projects successfully avoiding a total of 934.7 kg of plastics with 60 foodservice businesses throughout the program! Over the past ten months, the program supported eight Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and 76 start-up’s across five countries in South and Southeast Asia, with funding from PREVENT Waste Alliance and ECCA Family Foundation
UPM Raflatac has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics and a future beyond fossils during 2021. This is detailed in the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment 2022 Progress Report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
The Korean company Korea Crystal Beverage, in business for over 48 years, commissions Gentlebrand to design a premium, sustainable packaging solution for its leading brand. A major step towards a greener future.
New two-step, lightweighting technology eliminates more than 50% of the material in the finish • Bottles help companies meet sustainability goals while maintaining premium look
