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NIGERIA – Sidel, a global provider of packaging solutions to install its 1000th EvoBlow blow molder as part of a high-speed PET water line at StrongPack in Nigeria early this year. StrongPack has been a customer of Sidel since starting operations in 2018. Benefiting from an experienced, flexible, and customer-focused Sidel project management team, StrongPack is now one of Nigeria’s…
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UK – Yeo Valley Organic has announced that its 350g and 450g tubs of yogurt will no longer be sold with single-use plastic lids, instead, reusable lids will be available via the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. In the build-up to the change, products featured a message telling consumers that the old clip-lids were going to be removed,…
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EUROPE – The European Parliament has voted in favor of a new law introducing stricter procedures and control measures for waste shipments, including a ban on all waste destined for disposal. The proposed ban was supported by 93% of MEPs in a clear sign of parliament’s will to stop the EU from exporting its waste problem. The EU expects this…
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UK – New polling undertaken by Savanta and published by British Glass shows that the British public wants to continue to recycle through their existing household glass collections. According to the report, most of the adults polled prefer recycling their glass bottles through existing household collections, rather than through a deposit return scheme (DRS). The UK Government is due to…
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INDONESIA – German multinational chemical company, BASF has announced plans to invest in the capacity expansion of polymer dispersions at its production site in Merak, Indonesia. The expansion is in line with the growing trend of high-quality packaging in ASEAN where key paper and board manufacturers are located. BASF Asia Pacific Dispersions senior vice president Bir Darbar Mehta said: “The…
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US – Melbourne-based Close the Loop (CTL) has completed the acquisition of US-based In-Plas Recycling for US$4 million. The acquisition will significantly expand Close the Loop’s recycling scope and capabilities in the US, as well as the company’s presence in the plastics commodities market. Joe Foster, CEO of Close the Loop said: “In-Plas Recycling not only gives us ownership of…
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