Unstoppable $60M Facility Revolutionizes Food-Grade Plastic Recycling in Africa
Polysmart Packaging commissions Africa’s largest food-grade rPET recycling plant in Mowe, Ogun State, creating 51,000 jobs and driving Africa’s circular economy.
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Revolutionary Circular PET Packaging Breakthrough Eliminates Recycling Contamination
Discover how groundbreaking adhesive-free stretch sleeves and ultra-lightweight bottles are tackling recycling contamination and driving true circularity in PET packaging.
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Breakthrough Recycling Breakthrough: How Multilayer Flexible Film Can Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging
New industry research reveals a viable path for residential flexible film recycling. Learn how separating food-contact from non-food-contact polyethylene enables commercial-scale circularity and powers durable manufacturing.
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Navigating the Flawed UK Plastic Packaging Tax Overhaul: Mandatory Certification Imperative
Discover the upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes. Learn why mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic takes effect on April 1, 2030.
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Strong China rPET Flake Prices Stand Firm Amid Cooler Weather Shift
China’s rPET flake market holds firm as falling temperatures compress bottle collection while rising virgin PET costs alter downstream purchasing decisions.
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Major Worksop Plastics Recycling Plant Moves Forward Despite Fierce Local Backlash
Planning officers recommend approval for a controversial plastics pyrolysis and energy recovery facility in Worksop despite a 1,230-signature petition and severe local opposition.
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Revolutionary PA6 Automotive Recycling Triumphs in Award-Winning Industry Trial
BASF and its partners have successfully demonstrated advanced PA6 automotive recycling routes, turning end-of-life vehicle waste into high-performance car parts.
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How Recycled Polyester Fashion Is Secretly Rewriting Global Runway Rules
The RECO Collective 2026 Final Show at Siam Paragon proves that post-consumer PET bottles can power high-end couture, street culture, and commercial circular fashion.
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Breakthrough $60M Plant Drives Africa’s Food-Grade Plastic Revolution
Polysmart Packaging Limited launches Africa’s largest food-grade rPET recycling facility in Ogun State, Nigeria. Discover how the $60M investment converts 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste into food-safe materials, saves $72M in foreign exchange, and creates over 50,000 circular economy jobs.
