Coveris launches new business segment to drive plastic circularity
UK – Sustainable packaging company Coveris has launched ReCover, a new business segment seeking to facilitate the sourcing, processing, and recycling of waste at Coveris sites to close its loop and provide high-quality recyclates to third-party customers. In line with the company's aims to reduce waste, ReCover is expected to expand the company's recycling capacity and capabilities, thus decreasing pollution.…
Bacardi to remove plastic packaging from all new gift packs
US – Bermuda-based spirits company Bacardi has announced plans to make all its new gift packs fully plastic-free from this month. The announcement is in line with the company's commitment to eliminating single-use plastic from its gifting range by the end of next year. The company had pledged to remove all plastic point-of-sales materials by next year and be entirely…
Plastikpack secures US$6.22M loan from the EBRD to drive plastic waste recycling
MOROCCO – Moroccan plastic packaging manufacturer Plastikpack Maroc has secured a US$6.22 million loan from EBRD to boost its operations in Morocco. With this financing, the Moroccan company will set up a plant to recycle polypropylene into plastic pallets and crates, "in accordance with Breeam standards (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and increase working capital," the EBRD said. This…
Coca-Cola partners DHL to boost plastic waste recycling in Kampala
UGANDA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has partnered with DHL International (Uganda) to manage plastic waste sustainably. The initiative, which is part of their eco-friendly approach, will help reduce pollution in this East African country. Under the partnership, DHL will provide its plastic waste to Plastic Recycling Industries, an initiative of CCBA to "build a more sustainable future for Uganda."…