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Investment set to make Plastipack âlargest producer of bottle-grade recycled PET in Europeâ
14 May 2021
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Plastipak, a company involved in the design, manufacture, and recycling of plastic containers, has announced a major investment in recycling at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain.Â
The new facility will convert PET flake into food-grade recycled PET (rPET) pellets suitable for direct use in new preforms, bottles, and containers.
The plant is expected to produce 20,000 tonnes of food-grade pellet per year, and will commence production in the summer of 2022. The project will create approximately 14 new jobs and include additional manufacturing and warehouse space.    Â
Pedro Martins, Plastipakâs executive managing director in Europe, comments: âThe investment in a new recycling facility in Spain will support both Plastipak and our customers in fulfilling our commitments to corporate social responsibility.
Funding to tackle litter in Louth ahead of outdoor summer as part of nationwide initiative
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The government has announced €5m in additional funding for litter infrastructure and awareness campaigns to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish thoughtfully.
As the economy re-opens, and Louth prepares for an outdoor summer, we will enjoy a much higher level of outdoor dining and socialising, and local authorities have had to increase their spending on recycling and litter facilities.
Louth Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan said: “Over the past number of weeks we have seen disgraceful behaviour of people dumping their rubbish anywhere but a bin.
SIG launching tethered caps for cartons
Compatible with existing filling machines, SIG’s tethered caps are designed to prevent litter and ensure caps are recycled along with cartons. They will be launched in the second half of 2021, ahead of the July 2024 deadline set by EU regulations. Pic: SIG SIG has announced tethered caps will be launched for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, ahead of the July 2024 deadline set by EU regulations.
The company said the redesigned caps do not compromise on convenience and will be compatible with existing filling machines and closure applicators.
Customers choosing the company’s SIGNATURE packaging solutions will also get the additional environmental benefit of tethered caps made from polymers linked to 100% renewable, forest-based materials.
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