Tetra Pak expands production of plant-based coatings for aseptic cartons to North America
As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also derived from sugarcane. The plant-based PE coating offers the same recyclability, functionality, and food protection as traditional polymers but are made from renewable materials with a lower climate impact.
Neste and Ravago announce plans for new chemical recycling plant
Neste and Ravago are aiming to build an industrial facility for chemical recycling at the North Sea Port site in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, as the first stage of a joint venture in expanding chemical recycling capacity based on Alterra Energy’s thermochemical liquefaction technology.
The strategic partnership apparently combines Ravago’s experience in the mechanical preparation of plastic waste, Neste’s knowledge of processing hydrocarbons, and Alterra Energy’s propriety technological innovation, with intentions for the North Sea Port facility to be the first industrial chemical recycling site in Vlissingen.
BASF and WPO Polymers cooperate on biopolymers
The two companies will cooperate to distribute biopolymer ecovio® for certified compostable bags in Spain and Portugal. As part of its growth strategy for its biopolymers business, BASF will cooperate with WPO Polymers to further advance on the fast-developing Spanish and Portuguese markets. The plastics solutions provider will act as distributor of BASF‘s ecovio® film product range for certified compostable shopping bags, organic waste bags, as well as fruit and vegetable bags in Spain and Portugal. Building on their respective strengths, BASF and its new partner will improve their position to accelerate business on this important market. The cooperation will also support food companies and retailers to comply with the Spanish Royal decree 293/2018 on the reduction of plastic bags including the mandatory usage of compostable bags (<50 µm thickness) certified according to EN 13432.