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KENYA – T3 (EPZ), a subsidiary of the Indian Megh Group specializing in the recycling of plastic waste (polyethylene terephthalate) has announced plans to set up a plastic recycling plant in Arthi River. T3 says that the new unit, “Recostar PET iV+”, which is dedicated to the extrusion and granulation of used plastic bottles will be supplied by the Austrian…
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FRANCE – TotalEnergies, a French multinational integrated energy and petroleum company has inked a long-term commercial agreement with plastic recycling firm Paprec to create a French value chain for the advanced recycling of plastic film wastes. Being built by TotalEnergies (60%) and Plastic Energy (40%), the recycling facility will be able to process 15,000 tonnes of waste annually and is…
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CHINA – German multinational chemical company, BASF has announced plans to invest in the capacity expansion of polymer dispersions at its production site in Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park in Guangdong, China. The German company will add a second production line. Expected to be operational in 2024, the new line will increase the production capacity of polymer dispersions. The Dispersions…
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AFRICA – Afri-Plastics Challenge, organized by Challenge Works and the Government of Canada has awarded £4.1 million (US$4.97m) to innovators with scalable innovations that tackle plastic waste in Africa and reduce the volume of pollution making its way to the ocean. Among the winners is Togo’s Green Industry Plast (GIP-TOGO) – a recycling business that helps households earn a living…
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COTE D’IVOIRE – Moroccan waste management company Arma Environment has announced plans to set up a recycling plant in Abidjan, says Chief Executive Youssef Ahizoune. Ahizoune as cited by Reuters explained that the new plant is “expected to be operational within a few months” as the deals are being finalized with plastic waste suppliers. The move comes at a time…
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POLAND – Dutch chemical firm LyondellBasell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mepol Group, a producer of recycled, high-performing technical compounds, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition consists of Mepol S.r.l. and its subsidiaries Polar S.r.l. and Industrial Technology Investments Poland Sp.z.o.o. Torkel Rhenman, executive vice president of Advanced Polymer Solutions said: “This acquisition demonstrates LyondellBasell’s commitment to move…
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FRANCE – Carbios, a French recycling innovator has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s network for businesses, policymakers, educational institutions and charities dedicated to pioneering a circular economy. The Network aligns stakeholders from across the industry and supports their ambitions of promoting circularity and sustainability within their operations. Carbios shares the Foundation’s commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy,…
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UK – The launch of Scotland’s proposed deposit return scheme (DRS) could face delays following reports that the UK Government intends to block it. According to The Guardian, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has urged the Scottish Government to rethink its flagship recycling policy. The scheme will allow customers to pay a £0.20 (US$0.24) deposit when buying drinks in a single-use…
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GERMANY – Burger King’s German restaurants have rolled out RECUP deposit return system in the hopes of conserving valuable packaging resources and reducing waste generated from single-use cup solutions. Reportedly, RECUP products are 100% recyclable and free of harmful substances and BPA. Each cup is expected to replace 1,000 disposable cups in its lifetime, suggesting that its use will both…
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UK – Plastics raw materials distributor Plastribution Group has acquired Leicester-based thermoplastics sheet supplier, Eagle Plastics, for an undisclosed sum. The move enables Plastribution to add a sheet business to its products division, which currently includes films and foil distributors, Plasfilms and Plasfoils. Founded in 1994 and occupying a 10,000 sq ft site in Thurmaston, Eagle Plastics has 11 employees…
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