Lummus Technology has been selected by Vioneo to provide its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium. The facility will form part of Vioneo’s complex that aims to become the world’s first industrial-scale fossil-free plastics production site, using green methanol as feedstock alongside renewable electricity and hydrogen. The Antwerp plant, described …
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Nestlé Nigeria has extended the use of clear bottle caps across its entire Pure Life bottled water range, excluding Pure Life Protect, in a move aimed at improving recyclability and supporting its broader sustainability targets. Originally introduced on the 33cl Pure Life bottle, the transition to transparent caps removes the traditional blue pigmentation, making the …
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Amcor and Danish paint manufacturer Flügger have launched a new paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The container, introduced in autumn 2024, is now available across Flügger’s markets in Europe and Asia. Developed to reduce reliance on virgin plastics, the container was designed in line with Flügger’s environmental targets and aligns with …
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ALPLAindustrial, the industrial packaging division of the ALPLA Group, has introduced its first canister made of up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) HDPE to receive United Nations approval for the transport of hazardous materials. The canister, excluding the closure, is designed for use in sectors such as chemicals and construction. The approval marks a first …
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SIG has introduced a new recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging solution for wine, using its SIG Terra RecShield BD laminate and SIG Terra FlexTap. The new offering is designed to meet the performance demands of wine distribution while also aligning with recyclability criteria. The bag-in-box format marks SIG’s first wine packaging to be recognized under the APR …
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Researchers from Japan’s RIKEN institute and the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that dissolves completely in seawater within one to three hours, with no toxic residue or microplastic byproducts. The material is made from food-safe components and utilizes ionic bonds that remain stable during use but rapidly disintegrate in …
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Saudi German Nonwovens (SGN) has officially inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Rabigh, located in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the commissioning of Line No. 5, equipped with the latest Reicofil 5 technology, further enhancing SGN’s production capabilities and innovation capacity in the nonwovens sector. The …
In a move to strengthen circular economy practices and bolster sustainable development in the Jordan Valley, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the European Union, has officially inaugurated a plastic recycling facility in Deir Alla. The new plant, designed …
Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …
Muscat / Cairo, May 27, 2025 — A new joint venture between Egypt’s Arab Metals Company ZEINOX and Oman’s OQ Group will see the launch of a $2.6 million plastics manufacturing plant in the Sultanate of Oman, under the banner of the country’s LADAYN industrial programme. The agreement, signed during …
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