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1. TREES OF LIFE: South Africa's paper industry is becoming a successful example of the circular economy.

Author

MACLARTY, ROBYN

Subjects
*PAPER industry & the environment, *CIRCULAR economy, *PAPER product manufacturing, *SUSTAINABILITY, *RECYCLING & the environment, *WASTE recycling
Abstract

The article discusses how the paper and forestry industries in South Africa are becoming a successful example of the circular economy and representing a sustainable approach to paper-product manufacturing. Topics include the views of Edith Leeuta, Chief executive officer of Fibre Circle, on the contribution of the pulp and paper sector to the economy; and how the paper products need to be kept separate from wet waste and moisture to retain the fibre integrity for efficient recycling.

Published
2022

2. Film Recycling Plant Opens In Minnesota.

Subjects
*CIRCULAR economy, *PLASTIC films, *PACKAGING film, *PLASTIC recycling, *FLEXIBLE packaging
Abstract

The article highlights the opening of Myplas USA's plastic film recycling facility in Minnesota, part of a collaborative effort to establish a regional circular economy for flexible films and packaging materials in the Upper Midwest. Led by Minnesota's MBOLD coalition, the initiative is supported by major investors, including General Mills, Schwan's Company, Charter Next Generation, Target, and Ecolab, with the facility expected to recycle nearly 90 million pounds of plastic waste annually.

Published
2024

3. 100% compatible with CEFLEX: Krehalon offers CE materials for shrink wrapping.

Subjects
*WRAPPING materials, *CIRCULAR economy, *FLEXIBLE packaging, *PACKAGING film, *THICK films, *WASTE recycling
Abstract

The article discusses that packaging company, Krehalon has been offering circular economy (CE) materials for shrink wrapping. It mentions that how Krehalon has expanded its portfolio to include solutions for alternative products. It discusses the aims of the company to create a complete circular economy for flexible packaging in Europe by 2025.

Published
2023