Plastic Waste Crisis: Alarming 72 Million-Tonne Warning for 2026
Plastic Overshoot Day reveals why improving recycling has not stopped the global volume of mismanaged plastic waste from rising.
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Powerful UN Plan Could Reduce Plastic Pollution 80%
A UN roadmap explains how reuse, better recycling and safer alternatives could reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040.
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Niagara Bottling Revives California Recycling Facility to Expand Bottle-to-Bottle Production
Niagara Bottling has acquired and restarted a major California recycling facility to boost recycled PET production and strengthen its bottle-to-bottle manufacturing strategy in the United States.
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Swire Coca-Cola Expands rPET Use and Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling in Hong Kong
Swire Coca-Cola’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights expanded use of 100% recycled PET bottles, lightweight packaging initiatives and the development of Hong Kong’s first local bottle-to-bottle recycling loop. The company says 99.5% of its primary packaging is now technically recyclable by weight as it works toward its 2025 sustainability targets.
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Government Plastic Reduction Policy Drives Urgent Shift Toward Sustainable Materials and Recycling Goals 2030
A new plastic reduction policy aims to cut waste, boost recycling, and stabilize supply chains after global disruptions.
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Plastic recycling – 34M Porto Marghera Plant Creates 100 Jobs
A new €34 million plastic recycling plant in Porto Marghera will boost circular economy efforts, create 100 jobs, and strengthen Italy’s industrial sustainability strategy.
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Romania Builds Europe’s Top PET Hub
Romania strengthens its leadership in PET recycling Europe as Professional Recycle expands capacity to 90,000 tons annually, positioning Targu Mures as a major circular economy hub.
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Thyssenkrupp and KÖKSAN unveil 1 major low emission PET plant investment
thyssenkrupp Uhde and KÖKSAN partner to build a low emission PET plant in Turkey, boosting sustainable polymer production and global supply capacity.
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New Jersey Recycling Industry Growth Shows Strong Momentum Amid Expanding EPR Policies
New Jersey recycling industry leaders highlight strong performance, new EPR policies, and future innovation shaping sustainable waste management.
