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Month: September 2023

Mikart opts for FlexPack’s NF-150 Horizontal Sachet-Packaging machine to expand operations

USA – Mikart, a provider of contract manufacturing and packaging services, has recently acquired the advanced Flexpack NF-150 Horizontal Sachet-Packaging Machine to enhance its operations. The new Flexpack NF-150 Horizontal Sachet-Packaging machine will be used by Mikart for clinical and commercial manufacturing packaging. The machine will enable Mikart to meet the increasing demands of its customers. This latest strategic investment…

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Bengaluru launches new initiative to tackle the plastic problem

INDIA – Bengaluru, has introduced a new challenge dubbed ‘No Straw Nariyal Challenge’, to address the issue of plastic across the city. The initiative was launched by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) administrative body to tackle the pervasive issue of plastic waste associated with tender coconut vendors. As part of this initiative, the BBMP organized a series of campaigns…

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Coles goes green with new compostable bags for fresh produce in South Australia

AUSTRALIA – Melbourne-based supermarket chain, Coles has revealed plans to replace single-use plastic bags with certified biodegradable bags in the fresh produce in all South Australian shops. These new bags, crafted from renewable materials like corn starch, can be placed in green bins or used for home composting. In a single year, these bags are expected to eliminate 28 million…

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Researchers create GM bacteria to efficiently break down plastic in saline water

USA – Researchers from North Carolina State University have successfully created a marine microorganism that can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in seawater. The researchers worked with two species of bacterium, Vibrio natriegens and Ideonella sakaiensis in conducting the experiment. A DNA sequence from I. sakaiensis, which is responsible for producing enzymes capable of breaking down PET, was extracted and…

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Safaricom strengthens its commitment to SDGs by joining UN Global Compact’s Forward Faster Initiative

KENYA – Safaricom, the leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has joined the United Nations Global Compact’s Forward Faster Initiative. The initiative aims to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by harnessing the power of technology and innovation. As part of the initiative, Safaricom will collaborate with other global companies to develop and implement innovative solutions that address…

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Alpha Dhabi acquires majority stake in wastewater treatment firm Metito

UAE – Abu Dhabi-based holding company, Alpha Dhabi Holding, has acquired a majority stake in Metito Holdings, a specialized firm in the water and wastewater industry. Pending regulatory approvals, Alpha Dhabi plans to acquire the stake from Metito’s selling shareholders, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Gulf Capital. The company did not disclose the size of the stake it…

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Taking a Stand: Israel joins Global Coalition in the fight against plastic pollution

ISRAEL – Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has confirmed that the nation is joining the coalition of countries calling to establish an international global plastics treaty. The announcement was made by Israel’s Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman during the World Economic Forum in New York, US. International negotiations for establishing a global plastic convention commenced last year in Uruguay.…

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Lagos Recyclers Association calls for collective action to end marine plastic pollution

NIGERIA – The Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA) has urged government and corporate bodies to take conscious steps towards reducing waste and plastic pollution to safeguard the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems. Dr. Femi Idowu-Adegoke, President of the association made the call while speaking at the second Annual Lagos Recyclers Conference and Exhibition with the theme: “Life Under Water”. Idowu-Adegoke…

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Vihiga intensifies efforts to combat non-biodegradable plastic waste

KENYA – The Vihiga County government has intensified efforts to collect and dispose of plastic materials within the main trading centers. This comes against the backdrop of increasing volumes of used plastic containers and paper bags that are littering trading centers in the county. Deputy Governor (DG) Wilberforce Kitiezo led the staff from the Department of Environment and Luanda town…

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UPM introduces innovative compostable labels for fresh produce

FINLAND – UPM Specialty Papers, a division of UPM has developed two certified industrially and home compostable label face papers in a bid to meet the compostability and recyclability requirements of the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. UPM LabelCoat is a high-opacity, multi-purpose C1S label paper with a wide substrate range. It is recommended for flexo printing and allows…

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