GreenDot, known for its comprehensive plastic circularity solutions, has been expanding its sorting and recycling operations in Germany and has recently developed additional facilities in Austria and Italy. The group's portfolio now includes advanced recycling techniques to supply circular polymers to brands and converters.
Eastman and Sealed Air are pleased to announce the launch of a compostable,¹ lightweight tray designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional polystyrene foam trays in protein packaging that can work on existing, industrial food packaging equipment. The tray is already successfully performing in several market applications. Sealed Air introduced its CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray to the market in January.
APC partnered with produce processors to replace their current non-recyclable, multi-material laminate. The primary objective was to develop a recycle-ready package option that maintained production throughputs while resisting product puncturing due to the sharp edges of the packaged product. The package format included a pillow bag with a fin-seal produced on intermittent and continuous motion VFFS equipment at speeds up to 90 packages per minute.
Global sustainable packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc.has launched a customizable, rectangular Domino bottle available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for the beauty, home, and personal care markets.
Scotch-Brite™ Brand is enhancing its Greener Clean™ product line with the introduction of the Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean™ Non-Scratch Soap Control Dishwand and the Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean™ Bottle & Straw Brush. Committed to advancing a global circular economy, the brand continues to innovate by incorporating recycled content and plant-based materials into its cleaning tools, all without compromising on durability and cleaning power.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the operator of the world's largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian company to chemically recycle plastic waste-based pyrolysis oil into International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-Plus certified Circular Polymers. This innovation underscores RIL's commitment to reducing plastic waste and supporting a Circular Economy in India.
Global sustainable packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) has launched a customizable, rectangular Domino bottle available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for the beauty, home, and personal care markets.
The Composting Consortium, an industry collaboration led by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners, New York, has releases a report on whether or not certified, food-contact compostable packaging really breaks down in composting facilities. The report, Breaking it Down: The Realities of Compostable Packaging in Composting Systems, shares findings from an 18-month study on compostable plastic and fiber disintegration in diverse, in-field composting conditions.
