Borealis makes progress towards “Goal Zero”
Borealis announces that the upgraded wastewater treatment system at its integrated production location in Schwechat, Austria, is now fully operational.
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Pandemic cannot mean sustainability takes a back seat
New European research shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to new shopping habits - but consumers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging
Krones launches new climate strategy
The protection of our climate is one of the most urgent tasks of our age – even and especially in the coronavirus crisis. Facing up to its entrepreneurial responsibility for today's society and succeeding generations, the Krones Executive Board has adopted a new climate strategy.
Mars and Huhtamaki join SABIC’s Trucircle initiative
SABIC announced that biaxially oriented polypropylene film based on the company’s certified circular PP from feedstock recycling of used plastics will be introduced in primary pet food brand packaging by Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, food, and pet food products.
Tomra Insight - the powerful data platform for enhancing sorting efficiencies
Further development has enhanced the cloud-based platform’s ability to unlock the power of big data; web-based portal allows easy accessibility.
OCS becomes an intrinsic part of PlasticsEurope’s DNA
PlasticsEurope launched its Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) annual Progress Report taking stock of the advancements made by our members together with the value chain towards ending pellet loss in any environment.
Krones is awarded the EcoVadis gold medal
The internationally approved CSR platform EcoVadis evaluates more than 65,000 companies from 160 countries every year.
Safic-Alcan France achieves Gold rating for its 2020 EcoVadis ESG Assessment
Safic-Alcan France, subsidiary of the independent specialty chemicals distributor and headquarters of the Safic-Alcan Group, is proud to announce that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance has been awarded the Gold rating by the agency EcoVadis.
Wide range of biodegradable injection moulding compounds
As a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, BIO-FED is the specialist for innovative and application-oriented biocompounds. The product portfolio under the trade name M·Vera is constantly being expanded with new products.
The new C.A.R.E. strategy from Paccor
PACCOR has just introduced a long term and sustainable approach that focuses on protecting people and the planet: the new C.A.R.E. strategy, aligning with the EU regulations and the UN sustainable development goals.
Reifenhäuser joins cross-value chain initiative for smart packaging recycling in the EU
Plastic extrusion technology specialist Reifenhäuser has joined the cross-value chain initiative Digital Watermarks. The project – also known in the industry as HolyGrail 2.0 – was presented to the public today.
Designing circular plastic packaging with RecyClass
Reversing the status quo in the waste management practices of plastic packaging by making them recyclable remains one of the key challenges.
