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Environment Sustainability Matters

Thai-Taiwanese joint venture for biodegradable film established

Details: Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 08:24; Written by Trina Tan Ker Wei

THAILAND – Taiwanese bioplasics compounder and equipment supplier Minima Technology Co Ltd and Thai Plastic Bag Industries Co Ltd (TPBI), one of Thailand’s largest plastic film manufacturers, are establishing a joint venture for bioplastics production in Thailand.

New concentrated cleaning product packaging saves time and reduces waste

Details: Published on Thursday, 04 April 2013 09:00; Written by Staff Reporter

US – SC Johnson has introduced the innovative Smart Twist Cleaning System, which uses less packaging and helps reduce waste with three concentrated cleaners in one space-saving, handy sprayer, offering a fast and easy solution and provides another everyday green option for busy families.

Tianjin GreenBio signs PHA supply and distribution deals with US company

Details: Published on Thursday, 28 March 2013 08:28; Written by Staff Reporter

CHINA – Chinese biomaterials company Tianjin GreenBio Materials Co Ltd has confirmed an agreement supplying PHA biopolymers to US’s Metabolix Inc.

In addition, Tianjin GreenBio is expanding its sales markets by appointing Metabolix as exclusive distributor in the Americas, as well as one of its distributors in Europe.

Rigid food-safe packaging made from 100% recycled plastic

Details: Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 09:00; Written by Staff Reporter

UK - Injection moulder Invicta Group claims to have created the world's first rigid, food-safe products made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, lids and milk cartons.

Australian Court rules Northern Territory’s container deposit scheme illegal

Details: Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 08:38; Written by Staff Reporter

AUSTRALIA – The Australian Federal Court has ruled that the Northern Territory’s container deposit scheme is illegal and does not apply to containers imported into the area.

Introduced in January 2012, the Northern Territory’s deposit system refunds consumers 10 cents when they return plastic and other containers at collection depots.

World’s lightest plastic milk bottle

Details: Published on Monday, 11 March 2013 09:00; Written by Staff Reporter

UK - Nampak Plastics has created what it claims is the world’s lightest ever four-pint (2.273 litres) high density polyethylene bottle.

Weighing in at just 32g, the HDPE bottle – which is currently undergoing trials with a number of Nampak’s customers – represents a 20% material saving on the standard four-pint version found in most supermarkets today, which weighs about 40g.