Data quantifies progress on plastic recycling
Some of the largest brand owners slightly increased the amount of recycled plastic they used globally in 2022. And in...
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Report: Bottle bill states recycle more, provide models
A report from Eunomia Research and Consulting found that nine of the 10 states with the highest recycling rates have...
Emerald Packaging releases 30% PCR produce bag
Flexible packaging company Emerald Packaging has released a plastic bag for romaine hearts that has up to 30% PCR.
PetStar expanding recycling plant in Mexico
In pursuit of recovering and recycling every Coca-Cola PET bottle sold in Mexico by 2027, a local recycler is undergoing...
NY attorney general sues PepsiCo over river pollution
New York's attorney general is the latest to launch a lawsuit against a major brand over plastic, this time focused...
Recycled PET, PE product makers report earnings
PET recycling company Unifi continues to enjoy higher sales of its flake and chip, even as recycled polyester fiber sales...
Brands upped recycled and virgin resin usage
The fifth report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation found that a few big-name brands' increased use of virgin plastic has...
Report: Major brands upped PCR, used more virgin plastic
The fifth report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation found that a few big-name brands' increased use of virgin plastic has...
Beverage giant to roll out 100% RPET bottles in Canada
The Coca-Cola Company will make all of its half-liter carbonated beverages in Canada out of 100% RPET by 2024, the...
Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress
About 87% of Kraft Heinz's packaging was recyclable, reusable or compostable in 2022, according to the company’s latest sustainability report.
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