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SOUTH AFRICA – University of Portsmouth has embarked on a pioneering scheme to reduce illegal waste dumping and increase plastic recycling in South Africa. The project, which is funded by the Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will see a team from the University of Portsmouth working alongside locals in KwaMhlanga (Mpumalanga) and the wider…
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US – German multinational chemical and consumer goods company, Henkel has completed the acquisition of US-based advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. (NBD Nano). Based in Boston, Massachusetts NBD Nano has expertise in developing surface properties such as repellency for plastics or optical coatings for displays. With this acquisition, Henkel aims to strengthen the position of its Adhesive Technologies business…
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LUXEMBOURG – International manufacturer of caps and closures, United Caps has launched Touchcap closures in collaboration with Mimica in a bid to reduce food waste. The newly launched cap is reportedly designed for all types of perishable products, from food to pharmaceuticals, the cap is intended to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety. The concept for Mimica Touchcap…
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US – US-based yoga brand CorePower Yoga has partnered with Boxed Water Is Better, a sustainable alternative to plastic bottles, to improve sustainability at its studios across the US. The move is anticipated to remove 96,000 single-use plastic bottles from landfills annually, or the equivalent of two tons of plastic. Starting this month, CorePower will transition all waters available for…
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GERMANY – Finnish forestry group Stora Enso has signed an agreement to divest its Maxau paper production site in Germany, and all related assets to Schwarz Produktion, part of Schwarz Group, one of the top retailers in the world. The transaction is part of Stora Enso’s plan to divest four of its five remaining paper production sites as it shifts…
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US – US-based poultry producer Pasturebird has launched a new range of retail packaging for its pasture-raised chickens. The new packaging, designed by Pearlfisher NYC, pays homage to the company’s regenerative roots, focusing on the adage “you are what you eat eats.” The new packaging has flip-up sleeve, which allows Pasturebird to tell the brand’s story in detail. The sleeve…
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US – Global supplier of labeling materials for branding and promotion, UPM Raflatac has announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art terminal in Vancouver, Washington, early next year. The new facility will strengthen the network of terminals across North America and expand the company’s slitting and distribution capacity. The investment will improve product quality, benefiting customers across the western US…
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