AMERIPEN is calling for a collaborative effort to formulate a comprehensive US strategy to achieve ambitious 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging goals in line with the global commitment spearheaded by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
A study carried out by Cardiff University has revealed that 89% of the UK public believe all packaging should be made of recyclable materials.
Consumer products manufacturer Colgate has partnered with TerraCycle to launch a recycling solution for oral care products and packaging in the UK.
Global food & beverage company Danone is planning to to ensure that all its packaging is designed to be 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.
Summer Street Capital Partners, a private equity fund, has invested in Southeast Florida waste and recycling platform, Coastal Waste and Recycling.
Packaging firm Coveris has introduced a new recyclable skinboard tray, which the company says will reduce the use of plastic by more than 50%.
European packaging firm Coveris has introduced a fully recyclable PE film for the UK-based grocery chain Co-op.
E-commerce major Amazon has announced an investment of $10m in Closed Loop Fund to help increase recycling rates across the US.
US-based Vericool has unveiled sustainable product lines including new Ohana CoolerT, a reusable and recyclable cooler for consumers, and the new Vericooler Plus, a cooler with compostable thermal insulation.
Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has unveiled plans to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2025, as part of its strategy for a circular packaging economy.
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