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Coca-Cola has announced it is to ‘fundamentally reshape’ its approach to packaging and recycling. The world’s largest soft drink company said its global goal is to help collect and recycle the equivalent of 100% of its packaging by 2030. It is thought to produce over 110 billion single use plastic bottles each year – which […]

KARACHI: Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited (EPCL) announced expansion plans for its production plant of PVC – a chemical used in making numerous plastic products including credit cards, toys and construction materials like water and sewerage pipes. EPCL, which remains the industry leader with 73% market share in Pakistan, disclosed adding a new production line

The investment starved chemical sector received a boost when Engro Polymer announced its investment plans to the tune of Rs10 billion. The purpose of the investment is expansion of production of PVC, for which Engro Polymer is a market leader. The impetus of the investment is quiet clear given that the company posted its highest

Industry figures have reiterated their call for a joined-up approach to on-the-go packaging following last week’s proposal by MPs for a 25p levy on disposable coffee cups. Martin Kersh, the executive director at the Foodservice Packaging Association, said that now was the time to reform the PRN system as opposed to taxing individual items of

Automated Packaging Systems will be launching a new AirPouch delivery system which gives customers space and flexibility. Customers using AirPouch cushions in their packing process now have more options for getting the versatile void fill cushions to work stations. “Thanks to our new PDS1000 pillow delivery system, customers have the potential to supply multiple work

Petrochemicals are the key building blocks for the manufacture of a wide variety of goods, from clothes to construction, from household appliances to food and beverage packaging. The range of application of petrochemicals is the reason why globally it is the biggest category among chemicals. Similarly, as per the data provided by Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers

Coherent Market Insights (Seattle, WA) issued a new report noting that the global green packaging market, valued at U.S. $135.15 billion in 2016, is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% over the forecast period (2017-2025) to reach U.S. $238.27 by 2025. The report covers packaging material (paper and paperboard, plastic,

Flexography (abbreviated as flexo) is a form of rotary web letterpress, combining features of both rotogravure printing and letterpress which utilizes a flexible relief plate for printing. Flexographic printing is primarily used for printing metallic films, plastic, cellophane and other non-porous substrate which are required for various types of packaging and is well suited for

Plastic additives are chemicals added in a polymer to modify its properties. The polymers used in plastics are combined with monomeric units and are not in their pure form, but are harmless. The objective is to improve the processing characteristics and properties of plastics and to enhance performance. These monomers are known as plastic additives

A “plain packaging” policy on food and beverage brands could result in a potential loss of $293bn (£219bn) for the beverage industry globally, new research has warned. A report from business valuation consultancy Brand Finance published earlier this month has found that The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo would each lose close to $45bn, or around