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Using Recycled PET Saves Energy and Generates Less Greenhouse Gas: New Life Cycle Inventory Study for Recycled PET and HDPE
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) announced today the release of a new study that provides life cycle inventory (LCI) data for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic resins. The study’s LCI report indicates ...
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Earth Day 2010 finds weight of plastic water bottles reduced by 32%, while maintaining a very small environmental ootprint
Commemoration of Earth Day on April 22, 2010 includes positive news for those concerned about recycling empty plastic water bottles.A recent analysis performed by the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) for the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) shows that over the ...
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New Study Gives “Green” Light to PET Bottles over Glass or Aluminum
A newly released life-cycle inventory of single-serving soda containers concludes that PET plastic bottles offer a better environmental footprint than aluminum cans or glass bottles by using less energy, generating less solid waste, and creating significantly fewer greenhouse gases. ...
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Following nine record years, global crisis puts Krones in the red
The year 2009 was dominated by the global economic crisis. As a consequence, the 2009 business year was for Krones AG, the world’s market leader for beverage filling and packaging technology, probably the most difficult in the company’s 59 years of existence. Demand in the packaging ...
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Bioplastic industry defies economic crisis
“Coca-Cola does it, Frito-lay does it and so too do Samsung and Hyundai.” This is how Andy Sweetman, Chairman of the European Bioplastics! Board summarises the fact that an increasing number of renowned brand owners are turning to bioplastics to enhance their products! image. While ...
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New study: Global demand for bioplastics to reach& 900,000 metric tons in 2013
World Bioplastics (published 11/2009, 272 pages) is available for $5,800 from The Freedonia Group, Inc., 767 Beta Drive, Cleveland, OH 44143-2326. © 2009 by The Freedonia Group, Inc.Global demand for bioplastics, plastic resins that are biodegradable or derived from plant-based ...
