Kroger’s QFC to avoid single-use plastic bags from April

American retailing company Kroger announced that its supermarket chain Quality Food Centers (QFC) has committed to stop offering single-use plastic bags starting 1 April 2019.

Agilyx, McMenamins and Broomsmen form partnership to reduce plastic waste

Agilyx, a US-based mixed waste plastic recycling company, has collaborated with The Broomsmen and Edgefield McMenamins on a recycling program targeting single use plastic materials during McMenamins 2018 Concert on the Lawn series.

Moy Park launches new plastics and packaging strategy

Moy Park, a poultry producer in Northern Ireland, has pledged to reduce its overall usage of packaging, as part of its sustainable strategy.

Clearwater Paper introduces new NuVo cup paperboard solution

Clearwater Paper, a supplier of private label tissue products, has introduced new NuVo cup paperboard solution for foodservice operators.

RKW installs new multilayer extrusion line at Belgian facility

Germany-based film solutions manufacturer RKW has deployed new multilayer extrusion line at its Hoogstrate site in Belgium, in a bid to enhance its operational capabilities.

Coca-Cola Canada unveils new resealable mini bottle

Coca-Cola Canada has unveiled new compact and resealable 250ml mini bottle, as part of its efforts to provide more drink options to the consumers.

Sustainability and performance benefits of Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 clarifier accelerate building new US plant

April, Milliken & Company will begin building the largest clarifier plant in its history in Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Westlake Chemical joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Westlake Chemical, an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products, has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), an organization launched in January 2019 to improve solutions for eliminating plastic waste in the environment, particularly in the ocean.

Telrol switches to Pulse Roll Label Products’ PureTone FPC UV flexo ink system

Telrol, a Netherlands-based printing and labelling company, has transitioned to Pulse Roll Label Products’ PureTone food packaging compliant (FPC) UV flexo ink system as part of its sustainability quest.