Recycled plastic reduces carbon consumption by up to 87 per cent

Recycling works: Calculation of the product carbon footprint of rPET and rHDPE by the independent consultancy c7-consult provides new data for a total of four plants in Mexico and Germany. Carbon reductions of up to 87 per cent compared to virgin materials confirm the climate protection effect of recycled plastics and the ecological importance of regional bottle-to-bottle loops.

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As of 1 January 2024, not just the sun, wind and water, but also waste will be considered a renewable...

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Packaging specialist ALPLA is investing in Morocco and planning expansion

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Innovative paper bottle: ALPLA becomes the majority owner of Paboco

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ALPLA joins other companies to close the big bag loop

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ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER realise reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material

New climate-friendly container for the German mineral water market

New biomaterials – plastic waste for the home compost

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For a better image: ‘Plastic is fantastic’

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