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USA – American corrugated packaging company WestRock has announced plans to permanently shut down its paper mill in Tacoma, Washington DC, US. The business is expected to conclude all related production work at the facility by 30 September this year. WestRock said its decision to close the paper mill can be attributed to high operating costs alongside a requirement for…
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USA – Conner Industries, a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated packaging solutions, has announced the acquisition of integrated packaging provider Guardian Packaging Industries. This deal marks Conner’s fourth investment to support the expansion of this integrated packaging division, which includes three plants in Tulsa in Oklahoma, Guthrie in Kentucky, and Lewisburg in Tennessee, US.…
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GLOBAL – Kraft Heinz, the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, has committed to combat plastic pollution by pledging a “critical” reduction of 20% in the use of virgin plastic before 2030. This ambitious move has become a “critical step” in decreasing its use of fossil fuels and finding more environmentally sustainable product packaging options, broadening its sustainability…
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SERBIA – British fiber-based packaging supplier DS Smith has agreed to acquire Bosis doo, a high-quality packaging company in Serbia. The acquisition is complementary to the business’ existing regional packaging activity in Eastern Europe and will support its growth drive in the region. With a focus on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers, Bosis doo is particularly well suited to complement…
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ZAMBIA – The Zambian government has urged the private sector to join in tackling the problem of waste disposal in the country. There has been a growing concern about the accumulation of waste around the country which requires collaborative efforts with all stakeholders, including the private sector, says Collins Nzovu, the minister of Green Economy and Environment. “The rate at…
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KENYA – M-taka, a Kisumu-based startup has launched a mobile application that enables local people to better manage their plastic waste. The digital solution, also named ‘M-taka’, connects waste collectors with the people and businesses that generate most of the plastic bottles, cans and bags. According to Stela Kamwasir, Regional Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in the…
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