Coalition celebrates two years of catalytic grantmaking that has positively affected recycling access throughout the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2022) – The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition is celebrating the How2Recycle upgrade of polypropylene (PP) rigid containers to “Widely Recycled” in the U.S. This significant milestone comes as the Coalition marks its second anniversary. Launched in July 2020, the Coalition brings together stakeholders across … [Read more...] about The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition Celebrates “Widely Recycled” Upgrade
Packaging
DASANI and Sprite Boost Sustainability Packaging in North America
Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s biggest brands in North America are taking major steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. DASANI is rolling out bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic (excluding caps and labels), and Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles. A majority of DASANI bottles in the United States—from 20-oz. and 1.5-liter singles to 10-oz. and 12-oz. … [Read more...] about DASANI and Sprite Boost Sustainability Packaging in North America
Allergen concerns spur recall of banana-flavoured cake and mixed fruits, SFA reports
Singapore – July 27, 2022 – The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issues a recall for Best One Assorted Cake (banana flavour) and Bake King’s Mixed Fruits. The agency reports the Singapore Food Regulations found exceedingly high levels of sorbic acid on Best One Assorted Cake (banana flavour), which was imported by Deli X-press from Malaysia and has an expiration date of August 31, 2022. Sorbic acid is an approved food additive that helps preserve food items. Consumption of the product does … [Read more...] about Allergen concerns spur recall of banana-flavoured cake and mixed fruits, SFA reports
