Rigid Plastics
South African government confirms progress on plastic pollution
South Africa’s Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed that the government’s efforts to combat plastic pollution…
ACCC accepts MOO’s corrections regarding yoghurt packaging
Australian yoghurt manufacturer MOO Premium Foods has agreed to remove all ‘ocean plastic’ claims from its business following an investigation…
EPA report claims Ireland not on track to achieve EU recycling targets
The Republic of Ireland (Ireland) is reportedly falling behind in meeting the EU's targets that will become mandatory in 2025…
ALPLA partners with c7-consult to calculate carbon footprint at sites
ALPLA has announced collaborating with independent consultancy c7-consult to calculate the carbon footprint of products across its four recycling facilities…
European Parliament members approve adoption of packaging rules
The European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) has adopted revamped rules to reduce, reuse, and…
New York attorney general sues PepsiCo over single-use plastic
New York's attorney general Letitia James has sued PepsiCo for the claim of causing damage to the environment and endangering…
UK Plastics Pact urges inclusion of public/private partnerships
The UK Plastics Pact, led by international climate action organisation WRAP, has released its latest report highlighting the significance of…
Circulate Initiative updates Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker
The Circulate Initiative has announced a new global edition of its Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker, which is claimed to be…
Independent audit places Aldi as top performer in reducing plastic use
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and the Boomerang Alliance have released an independent audit on supermarket plastic use that…
Rethink Plastic launches petition to ban EU plastic waste exports
The Rethink Plastic alliance, a coalition of European organisations, has announced the launch of a petition urging EU policymakers to…
