Plastics/resins: Page 3

Sustainable Packaging

Global Plastics Treaty Talks End Without Consensus

Negotiators in Geneva wrapped up INC-5.2 without consensus on a global plastics treaty, leaving industry, NGOs, and governments urging compromise but pointing to progress that could guide the next round of talks.

August 18, 2025

Sustainability

Michelman Earns EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating for Third Consecutive Year

Michelman Inc.

Michelman ranks in the top 95th percentile globally for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

August 18, 2025

Closures

Origin Materials Announces Strategic Customer Relationship with Berlin Packaging for Sustainable PET Bottlecaps

Origin Materials

Origin Materials' sustainable PET bottle caps are designed for improved recyclability and lighter packaging and will be distributed by Berlin Packaging.

August 5, 2025

Recycling

Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One Agree to Enter Collaborate to Develop Pretreatment Infrastructure for Advanced Recycling of Plastic Waste

Freepoint Eco-Systems International

The collaboration aims to produce high-quality feedstock for both advanced and mechanical recycling processes and support the expansion of pyrolysis infrastructure.

July 30, 2025

Recycling

Agilyx Signs Agreement to Acquire 44% of GreenDot Global

Agilyx

This investment expands Agilyx's presence in the European plastic recycling market and aims to create a global platform for sourcing and supplying feedstock to the advanced recycling industry.

July 30, 2025

Recycling

PureCycle Announces $300 Million Capital Raise Fueling Global Expansion in Asia, Europe and U.S.

PureCycle Technologies

The money will expand its plastic recycling capacity to one billion pounds by 2030, with new facilities planned in Thailand and Belgium, and an expansion in Augusta, Georgia.

July 2, 2025

Workforce

CJ Biomaterials Appoints Allan Chung as CEO

CJ Biomaterials

Chung will lead the company as it seeks to advance the innovation and commercialization of its sustainable PHACT PHA technology.

July 2, 2025

Bio-based

Avantium & Hordijk Team Up to Bring Plant-Based Plastic to Market

Avantium

Avantium N.V. has secured a capacity reservation agreement with Royal Hordijk, allowing Hordijk to use Avantium's plant-based and recyclable PEF polymer in various packaging applications.

July 1, 2025

Bio-based

Lignin Industries Raises €3.9 Million to Accelerate Commercialization and Scale-up Plans

Lignin Industries

The funding will advance the commercialization and scale-up of its patented bio-based thermoplastic, Renol.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

PureCycle Achieves New Milestone in Recycled Plastic Film Trials

PureCycle Technologies

The company's positive progress in trials demonstrates PureFive recycled resin's ability to produce biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film suitable for flexible packaging applications.

May 12, 2025

Plastics/resins

Amcor Completes Combination with Berry Global

Amcor

Amcor's all-stock combination with Berry Global expands its capabilities in consumer and healthcare packaging to advance product development and sustainability efforts.

May 2, 2025

Recycling

Landbell Group and PureCycle Collaborate to Advance Polypropylene Plastic Recycling in Europe

Landbell Group

Landbell Group and PureCycle Technologies are collaborating to increase the upcycling of polypropylene (PP) waste in Europe into high-purity recycled PP for demanding applications.

April 16, 2025