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Partnership of BASF, Krones, SÜDPACK, and TOMRA Paves the Way for Multi-Layer Film Recycling

Posted on 4, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, Krones, SÜDPACK, and TOMRA have collaborated on a project to recycle PET/PE multi-layer packaging by separating it into its individual components and returning them to the materials cycle as raw materials. During the first industrial trial at … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s chemical recycling processing runs provide valuable knowledge for circular polymers economy

Posted on 1, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, the Finnish renewable fuels and chemicals company, has completed its second series of industrial-scale processing runs with liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery, with the goal of further understanding how different types of waste plastics behave … Read the full press release →

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Ecopost and Borealis Take Action Against Plastic Waste and Environmental Degradation in Kenya

Posted on 29, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Ecopost, a Kenyan company that recycles plastic waste to create eco-friendly alternatives for fencing, signage, and building materials, has partnered with Borealis to boost waste recycling in Kenya and promote a circular economy. Borealis will fund Ecopost’s activities, … Read the full press release →

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Vivendi becomes main media partner of Plastic Odyssey in fight against ocean plastic pollution

Posted on 17, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has partnered with Plastic Odyssey to fight plastic pollution in the oceans. The Plastic Odyssey ship will sail along the coasts of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans for three years, promoting local waste treatment initiatives, developing the … Read the full press release →

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Französische Wertschöpfungskette für Kunststoffrecycling wird von TotalEnergies und Paprec entwickelt

Posted on 15, March 2023 by

(IN KÜRZE) TotalEnergies und Paprec haben eine langfristige Vereinbarung zum Aufbau einer französischen Wertschöpfungskette für fortschrittliches Recycling von Kunststofffolienabfällen unterzeichnet. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Citeo einen Strom flexibler Kunststoffabfälle liefern, die aus gebrauchten Verpackungen sortiert und an das Werk … Read the full press release →

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Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Goes Green with Neste and ILLIG’s Strategic Partnership

Posted on 28, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste and ILLIG have formed a strategic partnership to develop sustainable solutions for the production of thermoformed plastic packaging through demonstration cases. The partnership will combine Neste’s expertise in providing renewable and recycled materials for polymers production with … Read the full press release →

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El proyecto PULSE de Neste para comercializar el reciclaje químico de residuos plásticos con una subvención de la UE de 135 millones de euros

Posted on 20, January 2023 by

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) ESPOO, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), el proveedor líder mundial de diésel renovable y combustible de aviación sostenible y la cuarta empresa más sostenible del mundo, ha firmado un acuerdo de subvención con la Comisión Europea … Read the full press release →

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BASF to participate at K 2022, the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, under the motto #OurPlasticsJourney

Posted on 5, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced its participation at K 2022, the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19 – 26, 2022. The … Read the full press release →

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Covestro to build its first dedicated line for the mechanical recycling (MCR) of polycarbonates in Shanghai, China

Posted on 19, August 2022 by

Capability to deliver over 60,000 tons per year of recycled polycarbonates annually by 2026 in region amid strong demand Groundbreaking on company’s first dedicated mechanical recycling production line in Shanghai Repurposing of an existing production line in Thailand (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release →

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Henkel to add plastic-free blister packaging to its consumer adhesives portfolio

Posted on 8, June 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 8-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced the addition of plastic-free blister packaging to its consumer adhesives portfolio. The scope of the release will be worldwide and will … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ and Altstoff Recycling Aktiengesellschaft (ARA) to launch special RDF (refuse-derived fuels) processing technology for the cement industry

Posted on 2, June 2022 by

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) GRAZ, 2-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced the launch of a special RDF (refuse-derived fuels) processing technology aimed at the cement industry togheter with its … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy partner over converting waste plastics into pyrolysis oil

Posted on 18, May 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HOUSTON, TX, United States/ PARIS, France, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries, has announced a new partnership with New Hope Energy, a pioneer … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies y New Hope Energy se asocian para convertir desechos plásticos en aceite de pirólisis

Posted on 18, May 2022 by

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HOUSTON, TX, United States/ PARIS, France, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), una empresa multienergética global con más de 100.000 empleados y presencia en más de 130 países, ha anunciado una nueva asociación con New Hope Energy, … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Heraeus partner over precious metals recycling from spent automotive catalysts in China

Posted on 11, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN/ HANAU, 11-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, and Heraeus, a German privately held technology group, have announced the formation of a new  joint venture aimed at recovering precious metals from spent automotive … Read the full press release →

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Synova extension doubles TotalEnergies mechanical recycling production capacity in France

Posted on 1, October 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the launch of the extension of Synova in Normandy, the French leader in recycled polypropylene production. As a result TotalEnergies mechanical … Read the full press release →

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Major industrial textile recycling production line in Sundsvall, Sweden to rely on ABB for its automation, electrification and quality control systems

Posted on 22, September 2021 by

ABB wins large-scale order for automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives at world’s first commercial-scale textile recycling plant Innovative approach can help save some 90 billion liters of fresh water per year, equivalent to 36,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools … Read the full press release →

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GSK Consumer Healthcare to pilot carbon neutral toothbrush helping reduce the use of fossil fuels for virgin plastic

Posted on 6, September 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH), the world-leading consumer healthcare business, whose brands include Sensodyne, parodontax, Voltaren and Advil, has announced it is raising sustainability standards in the oral care industry with its first carbon … Read the full press release →

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SUEZ and Würth partner on digital solution for sorting and recycling waste

Posted on 4, June 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 4-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Global player in environmental services, SUEZ announces partnership with multi-specialist in services and products for fastening, assembly tools and workshop consumables for professionals Würth to develop a waste collection offering, directly available on … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable packaging: Henkel increases recycled plastic in toilet cleaner packaging

Posted on 8, February 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) DUSSELDORF, 8-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel strengthens its commitment to sustainable packaging and the promotion of a circular economy with a new, global packaging concept for toilet cleaner bottles. Henkel has significantly increased the amount of recycled polyethylene … Read the full press release →

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Bryan Adams hand signed DHL 1 Sneaker No. 69 goes on auction on June 19th in support of plastic waste reduction cause

Posted on 18, June 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 18-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s largest logistics company Deutsche Post DHL has announced that its division DHL Express will auction off, via United Charity, a unique piece of fashion and collector’s item on June 19th 2020. … Read the full press release →

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Borealis and SYSTEMIQ welcome Nestlé as new strategic partner of Project STOP, a new initiative to stop plastic waste leaking into the environment

Posted on 16, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 16-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and SYSTEMIQ, together with their partners from the Government of Norway, NOVA Chemicals, Borouge and Veolia, are pleased to welcome Nestlé as new strategic partner of Project STOP (Stop Ocean Plastics), a frontline initiative to … Read the full press release →

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Alliance of key industry stakeholders covering the full plastics value chain established to reduce plastics littering across Europe

Posted on 12, December 2018 by

BRUSSELS, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (11 December 2018), the European Commission launches an alliance of key industry stakeholders covering the full plastics value chain as part of its persisting efforts to reduce plastics littering, increase the share of recycled … Read the full press release →

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Nestlé signs The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

Posted on 31, October 2018 by

VEVEY, Switzerland, 31-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé today joined forces with other businesses and governments in signing The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment (‘Global Commitment’) at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali, Indonesia. The Global Commitment is an initiative of The Ellen MacArthur … Read the full press release →

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UK Government intends to introduce a ban on the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds

Posted on 22, October 2018 by

The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds. LONDON, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Government has today (22 October) set out its plan to ban the distribution and … Read the full press release →

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Neste explores ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material for fossil refining

Posted on 18, July 2018 by

ESPOO, 18-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, is now exploring ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material for fossil refining. The aim of the development project is to proceed to industrial … Read the full press release →

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Young environmentalists from Taynuilt Primary School visited SAMS’s Ocean Explorer Centre to learn about the effects of plastic in the marine environment

Posted on 15, February 2018 by

ARGYLL, 15-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A TEAM of young environmentalists from Taynuilt Primary School visited SAMS to get advice on how to help address the problem of plastic pollution in our seas. The school’s Eco Committee is comprised of students … Read the full press release →

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Unilever calls for industry-wide effort in addressing the issue of ocean plastic waste towards the transition to a circular economy

Posted on 26, January 2018 by

LONDON, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today called for the consumer goods industry to step-up its efforts to tackle the mounting challenge of ocean plastic waste and create a circular economy for plastics. One year after Unilever made its industry-leading commitment … Read the full press release →

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Tetra Pak CEO Dennis Jönsson: EU’s Plastics Strategy is an important step towards a low-carbon Circular Economy

Posted on 22, January 2018 by

LAUSANNE, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak pledges to support the European Commission’s Plastics Strategy, announced today as part of the EU Action Plan for a Circular Economy. The company will: Work with industry partners to ensure that by 2030, recycling … Read the full press release →

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Veolia acquired the Dutch company AKG Kunststof Groep, a European market leader in recycling and compounding of polypropylene

Posted on 4, September 2015 by

Paris & Nieuwegein, 4-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Veolia has signed and closed the acquisition of Dutch company AKG Kunststof Groep, a European market leader in the field of recycling and compounding of polypropylene. With this acquisition, Veolia boosts its development in the … Read the full press release →

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Fourth Annual Plasticity Forum in Cascais, Portugal to Discuss New Report on Plastic-to-Fuel

Posted on 21, May 2015 by

June event will highlight innovations in plastic recycling and corporate sustainability Cascais, PORTUGAL and HONG KONG, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Plasticity Forum will hold its 4th annual conference on June 8th and 9th in Cascais, Portugal. The forum will … Read the full press release →

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Technopolis GS collects paper waste and plastic for processing leading the way for sustainable business in Russia

Posted on 13, November 2013 by

St. Petersburg, Russia, 13-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Technopolis GS has collected tons of paper waste launching a series of actions to promote sustainable business in Russia. GS Group, investor of Technopolis GS innovation cluster, supports and promotes the vision that coexistence of … Read the full press release →

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EC seeks to hear your views on EU waste and recycling policies

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission wants to know whether you think the recycling targets in EU waste legislation need reviewing, and how. The results of the consultation will be used to help develop potential new legislation to prevent … Read the full press release →

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European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou pledges support for Jeremy Irons campaign against plastic waste

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou met the Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons today (7 March 2013) to discuss his recent film documentary, Trashed, which highlights the huge impact of global waste on the environment and human … Read the full press release →

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Environment: What should we do about plastic waste? New Green Paper opens EU-wide reflection

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plastic has become an unavoidable material in our modern world. Plastics are versatile and durable, but this durability can make disposal problematic. A Green Paper published by the European Commission today aims to launch a structured discussion … Read the full press release →

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EQT to Establish Leading Waste Management Platform in South Korea with Acquisition of KJ Environment

Posted on 16, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI has acquired KJ Environment and its affiliated companies in South Korea to create a leading waste management platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy. This acquisition aligns with EQT’s strategy of investing in sustainable infrastructure … Read the full press release →

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EU Competitiveness Council Meets at MOL Group HQ to Drive Green Energy Transition

Posted on 9, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Under the Hungarian EU Presidency, the Competitiveness Council gathered at MOL Group’s headquarters to discuss Europe’s industrial competitiveness amidst the green energy transition. Key stakeholders emphasized the need for collaborative policymaking and a supportive regulatory environment. Zoltán Áldott … Read the full press release →

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Chemetall Elevates Aluminum Solutions with Launch of Global Competence Center in Giussano, Italy

Posted on 14, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, a leading global supplier of surface treatment solutions, inaugurates its cutting-edge Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy, signaling a significant stride in the aluminum application arena. The center consolidates Chemetall’s extensive expertise in aluminum surface treatment, … Read the full press release →

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Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

Posted on 5, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release →

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Suez 2030 transformation strategy update: results exceed our objectives

Posted on 22, September 2020 by

EPS1 from €0.75 to €0.80 in 2021 and up to €1.0 in 2022 Ordinary dividend at €0.65 paid in 2021 and growing to €0.70 in 2022 Exceptional dividend or share buyback of at least €1bn as soon as possible and by … Read the full press release →

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Total to increase the supply of recycled polypropylene for automotive applications with Synova’s acquisition 

Posted on 18, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Synova, based in France and leader in manufacturing high-performance recycled polypropylene for the automotive sector, has been acquired by Total. The deal’s amount has not been disclosed. Following the acquisition, Total’s polymers know-how will be combined … Read the full press release →

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