Researchers working for Carbios, a firm based in France, have created an enzyme that breaks down plastic. The scientists believe the enzyme could eventually make plastics biodegradable. PET hydrolase is a bacterial enzyme that can break down plastic bottles into chemical parts, and then be used to manufacture other plastic bottles. There are …
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Nestlé is piloting reusable and refillable dispensers for petcare and soluble coffee as part of its efforts to reduce single-use packaging. Consumers can bring reusable containers to purchase different types of Purina cat food and Nescafé soluble coffee. They can also digitally access product information typically found on the packaging. Working in collaboration …
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In a big step for the recycling economy and the cosmetics industry, Werner & Mertz and the global skin care company Beiersdorf have entered a co-operation. Together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, they have developed a standard for the use of mechanically recycled waste plastic, obtained from the …
The expansion of its Nautilus brand has pushed Mondi into the realm of global leaders in the premium recycled paper sector. Mondi this year has launched three new members of the Nautilus family – Nautilus ProCycle, Nautilus ProCycle high-speed inkjet and Nautilus SuperWhite for HP Indigo. ProCycle is a 100% recycled office paper …
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Fortum and Metsä Group join forces with Business Finland to create a world-class R&D programme with pulp fibre from renewable and sustainable sources as its node. The 4-year joint R&D programme, called ExpandFibre, aims to develop ground-breaking technologies and smart business concepts that are required to convert straw and wood pulp fibre into novel …
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Mondi and Austrian meat producer Hütthaler worked together to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film made from a mono-material for the processor’s meat and sausage products. The film is made of a mono-material solution that can be fully recycled and provides a barrier to protect the food and extend its shelf life. The independent cyclos-HTP …
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Self-adhesive solutions specialist Herma has announced that it is now producing about 10,000 tonnes less CO2 a year. In the course of commissioning its two new plants for labeling machines and self-adhesive materials in Filderstadt (Germany), in early 2019 and mid-2020 respectively, the company has completed its transition to green power. A certificate has been …
Dow has today announced Project ReflexNG, a pilot project aiming to collect and recycle plastic waste in Lagos, Nigeria. This project is aligned to Dow’s global STOP THE WASTE sustainability target, which will enable the collection, reuse or recycling of one million metric tons of plastic globally by 2030. The project in partnership with …
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Dubai based, Sprudel, an environment-friendly water purification company is on a mission to eliminate the use of plastic bottles and encourage #plasticfree drinking solutions. Their product range includes water purifiers, water coolers, water dispensers and customised glass bottles, serving both still and sparkling water for offices, homes and restaurants. A typical UAE resident uses 450 …
Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, and Unilever Gulf, a leading suppliers of beauty and personal care, home care, and F&B products, have announced a pact to develop a new recycling plant in the UAE. Given Bee’ah’s expertise in waste management and recycling, this partnership supports the UAE’s Vision 2021 targets to divert waste from …
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