Implementers, miniplast, TrinamiX launch recycling initiative in Ghana

GHANA – Implementers has teamed up with Miniplast and TrinamiX to launch the Ghana Recycling Project to promote sustainable waste management. Launched at Miniplast’s head office, the project aims to address the growing environmental and health issues caused by plastic waste. The initiative focuses on educating plastic waste collectors on proper sorting, the impact of plastic waste on the environment…

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Reuse start-up Miwa receives US$5M to scale its smart reusable packaging system

CZECH – Prague-based reuse start-up, Miwa Technologies has secured over €5 million (US$5.38m) in funding through the European Innovation Council’s EIC Accelerator programme to further scale its smart reusable packaging system in European supermarkets. The company says the funds are earmarked to support its further expansion and the implementation of new installations in supermarkets across Europe. With this funding, Miwa…

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Amcor partners with Nfinite to explore use of nanotechnology in recyclable packaging

CANADA – Global packaging company, Amcor has partnered with Nfinite Nanotechnology to explore the use of the latter’s nanocoating technology in both recyclable and compostable packaging. The two companies aim to deliver an oxygen barrier to improve performance and optimize manufacturing. In the first proof-of-concept phase, Nfinite’s coating technology will be applied to Amcor’s current recyclable and compostable packaging materials…

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