All Collaboration articles – Page 78
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ArticleSABIC polymer ‘first’ to receive circular accreditation from Zero Plastic Oceans
Working in collaboration HHI, SABIC claims to have used the advanced recycling of recovered mixed and used ocean-bound plastic to develop certified circular polymers – a world first, according to the companies.
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ArticleEstée Lauder to develop beauty industry ‘first’ recyclable paper bottle
The Estée Lauder Companies says it will develop an ‘industry first’ recyclable paper bottle for the beauty segment as it joins the Pulpex partner consortium.
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Article‘Industry first’ virtual trials for lightweighting glass technology set to begin in January 2022
In January 2022, Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group, and EXXERGY will commence ‘virtual twin’ trials to test the use of an innovative coating technology that reportedly increases the strength and reduces the weight of glass bottles.
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ArticleUnilever launches first-ever convenience store refill trial
Unilever has partnered with Co-op to launch two refill packaging store trials, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour towards refillable and reusable packaging in a convenience environment.
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Articleplastship and collaborators announce data platform to enhance additive performance
plastship has collaborated with Kraton, Chemetall and Baerlocher to provide a digital service that offers plastic convertors an overview of the interaction between recyclates and additives.
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ArticleIceland supermarkets set to become ‘plastic neutral’
Iceland has today announced plans to work with Seven Clean Seas to offset its plastic footprint by recovering and recycling nature-bound waste plastic, in a bid to become the first ‘plastic neutral’ supermarket in the UK.
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ArticleEuPC declares industry concern over inconsistent implementation of single-use plastic laws
The EuPC says the industry is “very concerned” that not all EU member states have implemented the Single-use Plastic Directive (SUPD), which it claims has the potential to undermine the value of the single market.
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ArticleAbsolut on its aim to develop a fully bio-based and recyclable bottle
The Absolut Company is expanding into fibre technology through its collaboration with paper bottle company Paboco.
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ArticleKey players from the chemical industry launch development platform for net-zero emissions technologies
The World Economic Forum will collaborate with companies from the chemical sector, including Dow, BASF and Solvay, to move the Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative into its implementation stage by the end of 2023.
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ArticleFinnish dog food brand relaunches with Mondi monomaterial packaging
Mondi announces its monomaterial packaging developed for Hau-Hau Champion, a dog food brand from Prima Pet Premium Oy of the Vafo Group, which it says replaces unrecyclable plastic packs while offering high barrier protection and resealability.
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ArticleMcDonald’s and Essity collaborate on paper cup recycling scheme
Essity’s Tork brand and its logistics partner HAVI will oversee a recycling project that involves turning beverage, milkshake, and ice cream cups from McDonald’s into hygiene paper, with the pilot scheme taking place in Germany.
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ArticleCoca-Cola collaboration represents ‘significant milestone’ for commercial viability of plant-based plastic
The collaboration announced today between The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology, and UPM seeks to scale up and increase the efficiency of a technology that converts second-generation biomass into plant-based bMEG.
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ArticleLANXESS and BP collaborate on ‘sustainable’ raw materials for plastics production
Speciality chemicals company LANXESS and energy company BP have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at increasing the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production.
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ArticleWhat does the future hold for advanced recyling?
A recent report from RaboResearch suggests that the advanced recycling industry continues to expand despite criticism, with a high volume of collaborations and projects being announced in 2021, and new players emerging in regions including East Asia.
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ArticleHow is HolyGrail 2.0 working in practice?
September was a busy month for the HolyGrail 2.0 project, which aims to simplify the process of sorting packaging waste through the use of digital watermarking technology.
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Article‘100% recyclable’ paperboard lid developed for takeaway beverage cups
The Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board collaborate on a paperboard lid made from dispersion barrier board, which it claims is “fully recyclable”.
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ArticleGrass paper producer secures investment from Ranpak
Ranpak has invested in Creapaper GmbH, suppliers of grasspaper and grasspaper products, as both companies seek to expand the availability of “sustainable” paper-based packaging across European markets.
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ArticleExpansion to global capabilities for circular plastics from Dow
Dow says its advancements in the USA and Europe will enable it to produce circular polymers from material previously considered unrecyclable, adding that it is currently seeking third-party certification for product assurance for its customers.
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ArticlePaper shopping bag solution developed for South African retail market
Mondi has collaborated with Taurus Packaging on a wet strength paper shopping bag for the South African retail market, which it says can prevent up to 2 million plastic bags from entering waste streams in the region every month.
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ArticleCarbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its enzymatic recycling technology
Biochemistry company Carbios has opened an industrial demonstration plant as part of the commercialisation of its enzymatic recycling technology, C-ZYME, and says that initial tests reflect the scalability of the process.