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Western Massachusetts body recycles 31,000 tons in 2011
17 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that over 31,000 tons of plastic, paper, metals and glass were recycled during 2011 by seventy-seven western Massachusetts municipalities.
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Bharti Walmart marks the Earth Month with green packaging
14 May 2012
Bharti Walmart, a business-to-business (B2B) joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Walmart Stores, is celebrating the Earth Month from 22 April 2012 to 22 May 2012, with green packaging of its products.
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Teijin to provide recyclable bags for Japan Festival
11 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Japan’s Teijin Group has announced that its New York-based holding company, Teijin Holdings will provide reusable eco-bags made with Teijin's recyclable polyester for the Japan Day Festival to be held in New York City's Central Park on 13 May.
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Linpac unveils new recyclable trays
09 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
UK-based food packaging company, Linpac has unveiled its new Rfresh MB tray for meat and fish, combined with the LINtop Star range of lidding films.
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Tetra Pak to increase recycling rate in Arabia by 2020
08 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Swedish food processing and packaging solutions provider, Tetra Pak is set to increase the carton recycling rate in Arabia to 20% by 2020 from the existing 3%.
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BPF recyclers recommend modification to Producer Responsibility System
07 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
A UK-based recyclers group BPF (British Plastics Federation) that includes Jayplas, Eco Plastics and CK Polymers has called for splitting the recycling target for plastics, as it has made the UK heavily dependent on export markets for its plastic waste.
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Illinois plastic bags recycling bill cleared in Senate
04 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
A bill that stipulates plastic bag makers to develop a recycling plan apart from registering with the state has been passed in the Illinois Senate and is pending the House's vote.
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Sonoco’s Salem facility wins Sustainability Star Award
25 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
North American packaging recycler, Sonoco Recycling, a unit of Sonoco has announced that Sonoco CorrFlex's Winston Salem, North Carolina facility has secured a silver-tier Sonoco Sustainability Star Award for diverting a minimum of 95% of its waste to landfill.
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FP International unveils CELL-O EZ Green Air Cushions for MINI PAK’R system
23 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based protective packaging company FP International has introduced the CELL-O EZ eco-friendly line of green air cushions for the MINI PAK’R air cushion machine, which can create six different sized air cushions for protecting shipped products.
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Maltese packaging waste efforts not enough: GreenPak
20 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Malta-based GreenPak said the country's packaging waste recovery efforts were falling short of its European quotas as the process is split between two operators.
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Cascades to launch eco-friendly paper bag
19 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Canadian packaging company Cascades is set to launch a food waste bag, which consists of a double layer to prevent leakage. The paper bag, manufactured in Canada is made of 100% recycled fibers.
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Heinz Canada to unveil eco-friendly ketchup bottle
12 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
HJ Heinz Canada is all set to unveil its new eco-friendly ketchup bottle later this month. The bottle is made from up to 30% plant-based material, using Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle packaging.
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Weatherchem continues sustainability drive in 2012
11 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based packaging products maker Weatherchem has invested significantly toward its eventual target of becoming landfill-free, as the firm claims it takes environment seriously.
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Frei Brothers Reserve unveils sustainability measures
10 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based brewer Frei Brothers Reserve said it has introduced earth-friendly packaging as part of its sustainability drive aimed at preserving natural resources without compromising wine integrity.
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Repak sets Easter recycling targets for Irish households
09 April 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Recycling firm in Ireland, Repak has set a target of recycling 32,000t of used packaging by Irish households this Easter.
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