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HONG KONG – Hong Kong aims to bring forward a ban on single-use plastic tableware provided by restaurants by two years, with the first phase of the measure to be in force as early as the last quarter of 2023. The ban was initially set to take place in 2025, but an increased public acceptance of non-plastic alternatives for disposable…
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FRANCE – Global packaging solutions company, Sidel has introduced 1SKIN, a unique label-less recycled PET bottle to help its customers achieve their sustainability goals and drive sales of high-end products. The one-liter bottle is destined for the booming market in sensitive juices, teas and flavored drinks.The new 1SKIN concept represents a breakthrough both in sustainability and in its streamlined design.…
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TANZANIA – Watercom has invested US$99 million (€100 million) in KHS beverage line in Tanzania to meet the demand for water consumption in Tanzania. The two new lines are much more energy efficient than past versions, reducing energy consumption and blowing air by up to 40%. The KHS sister lines stand side by side – with the practical added advantage…
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INDIA – Industrial and automotive lubricants firm Castrol India has rolled out its new sustainable packaging for its premium engine oil brand, Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE. Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE will now be packed in a 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) bottle made from reprocessed plastic waste instead of virgin plastic. Castrol said that the use of PCR plastic reduces plastic waste, decreases…
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US – Israel-based Green-tech start-up Melodea, Ltd., producer of sustainable barrier coatings for packaging, announces plans to expand its eco-friendly solution to the U.S. market. The move is set to support the increased production capacity of its novel, plastic-free, plant-based barrier coatings to serve the burgeoning US and South American markets. Melodea creates barrier coating material using wood pulp, a…
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US – American multinational packaging company Ball Corporation has added two new sizes of its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup to offer consumers a full portfolio of sustainable cup options. The firm has added 9-ounce and 12-ounce aluminum cup sizes to its existing 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings to meet the growing demands for sustainable cup options. The Ball…
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