Recycling & Circular Plastics

3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (95+ words) Codelco recycles more than 1,500 tonnes of tires at El Teniente with Valora Más collective at zero cost BNamericas Codelco recycles more than 1,500 tonnes of tires at El Teniente with Valora Más collective at zero cost 11,000+ projects in Latin America. 24,000+ global…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago   (165+ words) Retailer has developed a new type of “extensible paper” to replace plastic packaging in its U.S. e-commerce operations. E-commerce and logistics giant Amazon says it has developed a “stronger, stretchier kind of paper” used for shipping parcels, saying the…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago   (428+ words) The retailer has had a hard time moving the needle on PCR use, but has gained some traction with lightweighting and refill efforts, per its 2026 sustainability and governance report. Target now aims to make all of its owned brand packaging…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (331+ words) Cape Business News TGRC strengthens South Africa’s glass recycling ecosystem through its members’ commitment By Shabeer Jhetam, CEO of The Glass Recycling Company EVERY bottle and jar collected for recycling represents something far greater than waste diverted from landfill…...

20+ hour, 50+ min ago   (395+ words) The settings have been developed over the past year with its members and government, and they set out what needs to happen and what will work in practice. The Platform follows the Australian Government’s recent decision not to introduce a…...

23+ hour, 47+ min ago   (538+ words) Swansea-based packaging manufacturer and distributor Viscose Closures has achieved OK compost HOME certification from TÜV AUSTRIA for its transparent Plastic-free shrink sleeves, including printed transparent sleeves. The certification marks a significant milestone for the business, providing independent verification that the…...

21+ hour, 36+ min ago   (681+ words) Australia’s waste and resource recovery sector is navigating a period of increasing complexity. Greater expectations around recycling, circularity and material quality are being matched by growing operational pressures, changing waste streams and serious safety risks. From packaging that is difficult…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (140+ words) Kompas.id Countries have failed to reach an agreement on limiting plastic production at the source. Oil and plastic producing countries remain dominant. 16 Agt 2025 06:13 WIB · English The head of the UK delegation, Jane Barton, stated that the text is inadequate....

20+ hour, 30+ min ago   (348+ words) It follows the Federal Government’s recent decision not to introduce a new national packaging scheme in this term, and provides practical next steps under the current framework. The platform contains nine policy positions covering governance, targets, producer fees, design standards,…...

1+ day, 33+ min ago   (230+ words) Taking the example of circular economy, discuss how ‘Urban Mining’ can mitigate critical mineral supply shocks. Why has recycling failed to scale up in India? – GKToday GK Today - Taking the example of circular economy, discuss how ‘Urban Mining’ can mitigate…...