Rigid Plastics

Unigrains and Carvest invest in Leygatech recyclable packaging

With the support of Unigrains and Carvest, Leygatech will accelerate the market trend towards recyclable mono-material films. As minority owners,…

Biden administration announces bold biotechnology and biomanufacturing goals

The announcement in response to the president's EO will promote America's innovation ecosystem, boost the nation's economy, and restore its local supply chains.…

EPAM takes on new role with Drinks Without Waste to tackle plastic pollution

US software engineering company Epam has assumed a technical advisory role with non-profit organisation Drinks Without Waste to help combat…

Biffa invests GBP80m to deliver Scotland’s bottles, cans Deposit Return Scheme

Biffa, which is Circularity Scotland’s official DRS logistics service partner, is investing the large sum to formulate an infrastructure across…

Carbios join Ellen MacArthur Foundation circular economy network

Carbios announced its membership within the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s circular economy network last week (6 March). Both organisations are said…

Berry Global improves sustainability of Everbrand’s de-icing brand

Swedish household goods firm Everbrand has improved the sustainability of its de-icing brand IS-FRITT in partnership with Berry Global. Berry…

Installed capacity for plastics recycling in Europe reached 11.3 million tonnes in 2021

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), which represents the voice of European plastics recyclers, has mapped installed plastics recycling capabilities, finding significant…

Private equity firm Shore Capital to invest in Container Services

US-based private equity firm Shore Capital Partners has announced a partnership with plastic packaging manufacturer Container Services (CSI). Shore will…

Nelipak producing sterile barrier packaging with Eastman materials

US-based healthcare packaging firm Nelipak has begun manufacturing rigid thermoformed sterile barrier packaging solutions using Eastman’s Eastar Renew 6763 material.…

Novvia acquires packaging distribution division of JF Shelton

US-based packaging company Novvia Group has acquired the packaging distribution division of JF Shelton, a material supplier based in Washington.…