Plastic Packaging – Plastics Informart

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IPL, Schoeller Allibert Merger Builds Global Sustainable Plastic Packaging Powerhouse

IPL and Schoeller Allibert have announced a strategic merger that will create a global powerhouse in sustainable plastic packaging, with combined annual revenues exceeding $1.4 billion. The deal, announced this week, brings together two industry leaders in rigid plastic manufacturing and reusable transport packaging. The merged entity will operate across 27 manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, […]

plasticsinfomart · May 3, 2025

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Baerlocher to showcase additives for recycled packaging at PRSE

Baerlocher, a Germany-based provider of additives for polyolefins and thermoplastics, is showcasing its expertise in sustainable packaging solutions at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE). With tightening regulations such as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the packaging industry faces increasing demands to incorporate higher recycled content in flexible and rigid packaging. Baerlocher’s […]

plasticsinfomart · Mar 17, 2025

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Syensqo recycles multilayer PVDC packaging within PE streams

Syensqo, the new firm incorporating Solvay’s plastic business, has successfully mechanically recycled its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream. Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) is used in food, beverage, and healthcare multilayer barrier packaging across the world. It is a material of choice in multi-layer food backing due to its superior […]

plasticsinfomart · Mar 10, 2025

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Alpla’s new packaging plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand

Alpla has opened its second packaging plant in Thailand. The Austrian packaging manufacturer entered the Southeast Asian market in 2000 when it opened an in-house operation at Unilever Thailand. It inaugurated its first Thai packaging plant in Prachinburi in 2004. Alpla is now expanding its capacity in the Southeast Asian country with a 24,000 square […]

plasticsinfomart · Feb 14, 2025

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New network offers take-back and recycling of all PMMA waste

An often repeated mantra in the plastics industry is the need for strong partnerships and collaborations to move towards a sustainable, circular future. Now, Röhm, together with several partners, is putting this into action by establishing a Europe-wide alliance for the recycling of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The participating companies are Pekutherm, Nextchem, the sustainable technology […]

plasticsinfomart · Dec 30, 2024

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EU recycled 41% of plastic packaging waste in 2022

Eurostart has released the latest data on plastic packaging recycling in the European Union. The block recycled 41% of the plastic packaging waste generated in 2022, a very slight increase from the 39.7% registered in 2021. In 2022, an average of 36.1 kg of plastic packaging waste was generated for each person living in the […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 29, 2024

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Unilever boosts investment in packaging R&D to cut virgin plastic

Unilever has increased investment in packaging research and development aimed at reducing virgin plastic usage. At its Global Packaging R&D Centre, significant resources are being dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging materials and technologies. The initiative is part of Unilever’s commitment to combat plastic pollution through reduction, recycling, and collaboration. The company has more than doubled […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 15, 2024

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New oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging report faces criticism

The global market for oxo-biodegradable plastics is experiencing significant growth, driven by heightened environmental awareness and regulatory pressures. However, a recent report by Data Bridge Market Research has drawn criticism for its analysis of the European market, according to Symphony Environmental, a leading innovator in sustainable packaging solutions. While the report accurately identifies the key drivers behind the […]

plasticsinfomart · Sep 28, 2024