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Kraft Heinz aims to eliminate 50,000 tons of virgin plastic

Published: August 1, 2023
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Heinz ketchup and mustard packaging.

On top of its virgin plastic reduction goal, Kraft Heinz is working to eliminate unnecessary plastic and support reuse models. | Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock

If Kraft Heinz achieves a recently announced goal, containers for staple summer condiments such as Heinz ketchup will contain significantly less virgin plastic by 2030. Continue Reading

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Eastman provides updates on massive PET recycling plant

Published: August 1, 2023
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Eastman’s upcoming Kingsport, Tenn. plant was initially estimated to cost $250 million over two years, but recent financial filings suggest the price tag has crept upward. | William Griffith/Shutterstock

The CEO of Eastman Chemicals said today’s low PET prices are slowing negotiations over contracts to sell chemically recycled PET to brand owners, but he remains confident that recycled-content mandates and Eastman’s technological advantage will push the deals over the finish line. Continue Reading

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Keurig Dr Pepper reduces virgin plastic use

Published: June 27, 2023
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The company also aims to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or compostable by 2025. | Robert D Brozek/Shutterstock

Keurig Dr Pepper used 11% less virgin plastic in 2022 and achieved 18% recycled content in plastic beverage bottles, the company announced in its 2022 corporate responsibility report.  Continue Reading

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With new plant, brand aims for 50% PCR nationwide

Published: June 27, 2023
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Machines at the recently opened CG Roxane PET plant in Benton, Tenn. | Courtesy of CG Roxane

Between its California PET recycling plant and its newly opened Tennessee one, bottled water company CG Roxane expects to produce about 39 million pounds of RPET this year, a company manager said.  Continue Reading

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Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers

Published: June 21, 2023
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Innovative designers are developing applications for recycled content that range from industrial molding and compounding to residential seating. | Courtesy of Herman Miller

Two companies are marketing chairs made from recycled content, and another two debuted lines of post-consumer polymers.
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