The European Union passed the Single-Use Plastic Directive in 2019, which aims to “turn off the tap” of plastic pollution that comes from the land and ends up in the sea. In Europe alone, 25 million tons of plastic waste are generated every year, with only 30% collected for recycling. This regulation, along with others passed across the world, aims to reduce marine plastic pollution by collaborating with manufacturers, retailers and importers. One company, a world-leader in flexible … [Read more...] about Scholle IPN launches new line of tethered pouch fitments
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Unibloc Pump completes acquisition of UK-based Flotronic Pumps
One of the leading providers of sanitary flow control solutions, Unibloc Pump, announced that it has acquired the pioneer of diaphragm pumps, Flotronic Pumps. The latter, based in the UK, invented the “one nut” air operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD). This particular equipment boasts of a single bolt design, which reduces process downtime. Unibloc hopes to build a global sanitary flow control platform, and going into a partnership with Flotronic is one way to realize this vision. The … [Read more...] about Unibloc Pump completes acquisition of UK-based Flotronic Pumps
Foopak Bio Natura’s paper products certified plastic-free
The amount of plastic waste produced worldwide every year is still at an alarming number, reaching about 300 million metric tons. What’s even more alarming is that 9% is recycled, and 79% ending up at landfills and dumpsites, greatly contributing to soil pollution. As a result, organisations all over the world are launching campaigns to help curb pollution and environmental damage caused by plastics. The European Commission released a new directive on single-use plastics, while the U.S. has … [Read more...] about Foopak Bio Natura’s paper products certified plastic-free
