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ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
ALPLA is entering the South African PET recycling market. Approximately one and a half years after the start of construction, the packaging and recycling specialist is opening a state-of-the-art plant in Ballito. The company has invested 60 million euros in the new plant in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. From 2025, the ALPLArecycling division will produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET (rPET) per year. The high-quality material will then be processed into safe, affordable and sustainable plastic packaging at ALPLA’s production plant in Lanseria. Cellulose recycling
From 2025, ALPLA will produce up to 35,000 tonnes of mechanically recycled rPET flakes and food-safe rPET pellets annually in South Africa. The international packaging and recycling specialist has just opened the state-of-the-art plant, which is located on a 90,000-square-metre site in the coastal town of Ballito, after a construction period of around 18 months. With an investment of 60 million euros, ALPLA is setting the course for further growth in South Africa and providing an economic boost to the densely populated province of KwaZulu-Natal and the iLembe district.
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Lithuanian scientists develop cellulose recycling method with applications ranging from textiles to medical devices
In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithuanian scientists have developed a production method for a nanofibrous cellulose matrix, which has the potential to replace non-renewable industrial even in biomedical applications
The efficient use of cellulose – the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block – could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithuanian scientists have developed a production method for a nanofibrous cellulose matrix, which has the potential to replace non-renewable industrial even in biomedical applications. Cellulose recycling
Textile, clothing, toys, and sports equipment made from synthetic petroleum-based materials have a significant negative impact on the environment through their entire life cycle, from production to waste management.
Scientists argue that it is necessary to replace petroleum-based materials with environmentally friendly materials and to demonstrate to consumers that products that have been in use for many years can be replaced while retaining their effectiveness. According to Ingrida Pauliukaitytė, a PhD student at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and one of the creators of the new environmentally friendly cellulose nanofibre, the invention is a step towards a more sustainable industry. Cellulose recycling
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Suntory Introduces World’s First(*1) Commercialized PET Bottles Using Bio-Paraxylene
Starting this November, Suntory Group will begin introducing PET bottles using paraxylene derived from used cooking oil (bio-paraxylene) for select products in Japan. This will be the world’s first*1 commercialized PET bottles using bio-paraxylene*2 and will help significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to those made from conventional virgin petroleum-based materials. The group will introduce this to approximately 45 million beverage PET bottles*3 with consideration underway to expand its use across its product portfolio. Cellulose recycling
PET resin, the raw material for PET bottles, consists of 30% monoethylene glycol (MEG) and 70% terephthalic acid (TPA). Since 2013, Suntory Group has been using plant-derived materials*4 for MEG in its Suntory Tennensui brand PET bottles. In this new challenge, the group has succeeded in producing TPA at a commercial scale by using paraxylene derived from used cooking oil, a biomass resource.
To achieve this, the group established a global supply chain in collaboration with corporations such as ENEOS Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation to procure bionaphtha derived from used cooking oil and ultimately produce PET bottles. Bionaphtha can be produced from the manufacturing process of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), among other things, and as SAF production is expected to increase, the importance of developing a bio-naphtha supply chain is also growing. Cellulose recycling
Suntory Group aims to build a more robust mass production system for bio-based PET bottles in cooperation with stakeholders.
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Plastic Packaging Tax – chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach
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We would like to thank all those who took the time to respond to this consultation. The breadth and depth of expertise and insight offered from organisations representing the plastics value chain, environmental groups, academics and others has been pivotal to building a robust evidence base and clear case for change.
Delivering economic growth is the government’s defining mission. Achieving our ambitions to drive growth and raise living standards for everyone will require ambitious cross-cutting action across many policy areas and partnership with business. That is why in this Budget we have published a Corporate Tax Roadmap , and committed to publishing a 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy. This will provide the certainty and stability businesses need to invest in Britain’s future. Cellulose recycling
Part of our commitment to create the right fiscal conditions for investment and growth includes acting on the evidence provided through this consultation, which shows there is an opportunity to adapt the Plastic Packaging Tax to help create the conditions for the emerging chemical recycling sector to thrive in the UK. Some of these innovative technologies have been researched and developed here in the UK and offer considerable potential to support our circular economy ambitions by recycling more of our plastic waste and producing high quality recycled material, which could be used to package goods in regulated sectors, such as food and drink.
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SK Chemicals has introduced “ECOTRIA CLARO 300,” a recyclable, high-viscosity copolyester designed for large-capacity, transparent containers, specifically those over 2 liters
This new material addresses the need for both transparency and durability under high-temperature molding, making it ideal for Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM). EBM is a method where high-viscosity plastic tubes are heated and inflated to form containers, requiring materials that maintain shape at elevated temperatures. Cellulose recycling
Traditional transparent materials like PET and standard copolyesters struggle with heat resistance in EBM applications, leading to the widespread use of opaque materials like polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) in large containers. ECOTRIA CLARO 300, however, combines transparency with the required viscosity, making it an effective alternative for applications like water, juice, and beverage bottles.
SK Chemicals aims to achieve 30,000 tons in sales within the EBM market, supporting its Sustainable Packaging Solutions (SPS) strategy. According to Kim Eung-soo, Head of the Green Materials Business, ECOTRIA CLARO 300 broadens SK Chemicals’ sustainable offerings from small cosmetic bottles to large-capacity containers, meeting diverse market needs. The company will continue to develop advanced materials for injection molding and other applications, further driving sustainable packaging innovation. Cellulose recycling
The 2024 edition of drink technology India, held from October 23-25 at Mumbai’s Bombay Exhibition Centre, concluded successfully alongside PackMach Asia Expo and the World Tea & Coffee Expo
Over three dynamic days, the event attracted 14,756 visitors and hosted 300+ exhibitors from India and around the world across 18,000 sqm, showcasing over 3,000 innovative products and solutions for the beverage, liquid food, packaging, and tea & coffee sectors.
This year marked a significant change with the rebranding of drink technology India to drinktec India, aligning it with its prestigious global counterpart in Munich. This shift underscores India’s growing influence in the global beverage industry, with Messe Muenchen India dedicated to fostering international collaborations and driving advancements in the sector. Graphene
The event featured live demonstrations of cutting-edge bottling, brewing, and sustainable packaging technologies. Over 200 international buyers participated in a Hosted Buyer Programme, leading to high-value deals. The Buyer-Seller Forum facilitated 500+ strategic meetings, strengthening business relationships. Conferences addressed key topics such as sustainability and automation, providing insights into industry innovations.
Avisha Desai from Messe Muenchen India praised the event’s success, emphasizing its role in driving industry growth and setting future standards. With support from YONTEX, drinktec India aims to foster innovation and elevate India’s beverage sector on the world stage, creating lasting impact for industry players and consumers alike. Graphene
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