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Collection of currently overlooked plastic waste could be a cost winner, suggests study

Envirotec Magazine

Propylene or polyethene pellets in a waste plastic recycling machine. Non-household end-use plastic waste is generated by ‘end-users’ from commercial activities (e.g., schools, offices, etc.). Non-household end-use plastic waste is generated by ‘end-users’ from commercial activities (e.g., industrial activities (e.g.,

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PepsiCo Europe pledges to end use of virgin plastic for crisp packaging by 2030

Business Green

Company announces goal to ensure Walkers, Doritos, and Lay's crisps use recycled or renewable plastic packaging by end of the decade. PepsiCo Europe has today announced a new ambition to replace all virgin plastics used in its crisp and chip bags with 100 per cent recycled or renewable plastic by 2030.

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Consumer goods giants team up to signal demand for chemically recycled plastic

Business Green

Chemically-recycled plastic could be in high demand by the end of this decade, major companies predict. A dozen of the world's largest consumer goods companies, including Mars, PepsiCo, Unilever, and Danone, have joined forces to signal that there is significant and growing demand for chemically recycled plastic from corporates across Europe.

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Suntory targets '100 per cent sustainable' plastic packaging across Europe by 2030

Business Green

Firm behind brands such as Lucozade and Orangina aims to eradicate virgin plastic from its products by 2030, shifting instead to recycled or plant-based alternatives.

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Plastic recycling innovator Mura secures 'multi-million dollar' Dow investment

Business Green

UK-based Mura Technology announces major backing from global chemicals giant to help it develop host of innovative US and European plastic recycling facilities. We are excited to move forward with the creation of a series of financeable HydroPRS plants in Europe and the US that will accelerate a circular plastics economy," he said.

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German CO2 tax will change European waste streams

Envirotec Magazine

2024, making Germany a pioneer country for this type of tax in Europe. Another factor is the increased cost of incinerating fossil fractions such as plastics, resulting in increased demand for sorting and treatment facilities in Germany. A new, national CO2 tax will be introduced in the German market from January 1.

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Scientists hail plastic-eating enzyme as 'breakthrough' for recycling

Business Green

Demonstration plant to open next year for lab-engineered enzyme researchers claim can break down 90 per cent of PET plastic in 10 hours. PET is the most commonly used plastic material in bottles and is also found in polyester clothing fibres, food containers, and other types of packaging.