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SCOTLAND – British waste management company Biffa has been appointed as the official logistics service provider for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland. The Deposit Return Scheme is a fundamental part of Scotland’s efforts to move to tackle climate change and create a circular economy by reducing waste. DRS aims to ensure that at least 90% of recyclable drink…
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UK – DS Smith has announced the removal of over 313 million pieces of problem plastics in the last two years as part of its plastic replacement program. The figure equates to more than three million units per week, as customers and consumers demonstrate demand for fiber-based packaging as an alternative to hard-to-recycle plastics, DS Smiths says. The e-commerce packaging…
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US – US-based plastic packaging manufacturer Berry Global, in partnership with German coffee producer Tchibo and its feedstock supplier Neste, has developed a sustainable coffee capsule for the Qbo brand. The capsule features polypropylene (PP) made from bio-based renewable raw materials such as waste and residue oils, as well as fats such as used cooking oils. The introduction of the…
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GERMANY – German multinational conglomerate Siemens has partnered with UK-based chemical recycling firm Plastic Energy to improve the plastic waste recycling process. As part of the partnership, two of Plastic Energy’s Spanish plants have incorporated Siemens’ automation and measurement technology, including the SIMATIC PCS 7 and COMOS MRO applications. The two plants are using Plastic Energy’s patented technology, which converts…
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US – SHL Medical has revealed plans to build a new manufacturing site in the US, in response to the growing market demand for its autoinjector product portfolio. SHL Medical is a world-leading solutions provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced delivery devices such as autoinjectors, pen injectors, and innovative specialty delivery systems for large-volume and high-viscosity formulations.…
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