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Only one-in-five returns packaging in French bid to cut waste

The supermarket-led project is struggling with low return rates Plastic salad containers are part of the reusable scheme Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock A nine-month experiment to get plastic and glass containers returned to supermarkets so they can be …

Mitsubishi Chemical receives recyclability certification for food packaging multi-layer film

Recycle, don’t ban plastics, manufacturers urge govt

The Pan-African Manufacturers Association has called on African governments to prioritise recycling and circular economy strategies over sweeping bans on single-use plastics, warning that the growing trend of outright prohibitions poses a major threat to …

Man Mistakenly Throws Box Carrying 20K€ Into Recycling Bin

The phrase of “one person’s garbage is another’s …gold” was resplendently confirmed this week when Greek Police (EL.AS) announced that 20,000 euros in 50-euro bills was found in an old cardboard box tossed in a recycle bin. A number of adages evoking …

29th Trees for Recyclables Day Takes Place Saturday

Ray Lavato Recycling Center. SwetwaterNOW file photo ROCK SPRING – For the 29th year in a row, the Ray Lovato Recycling Center will be hosting Trees for Recyclables Day Saturday in partnership with the Sweetwater County Conservation District. Residents who …

Maryland General Assembly Passes Key Environmental and Energy Legislation in Spring 2025 Session, Including EPR for ...

Key Takeaways The Maryland General Assembly concluded its spring 2025 legislative session on April 7, 2025. The General Assembly spent a considerable portion of the session attending to the State’s pressing budget issues. As a result, many of the key …

Packaging innovation center scores federal funding to ‘strengthen US manufacturers’

Dive Brief: Researchers in Michigan are scaling up what they say is a first-of-its-kind packaging innovation center in the U.S. to leverage both federal and industry funding. Backed by an initial five years of some $300,000 in annual grant money from the …

Phoenix celebrates reopening of recycling facility

The city of Phoenix Public Works Department celebrated the grand reopening Wednesday of one of the facilities where residents' household recyclables are sorted. The 27th Avenue Materials Recovery Facility underwent a four-year renovation that replaced …

Cash discovery of €20,000 in recycling bin returned to owner after finder informs police

NEWS A 69-year-old Athens resident has been reunited with €20,000 in cash after mistakenly discarding it in a recycling bin. The money, hidden inside a modem packaging box, was discovered in an electronics recycling bin by the deputy manager of a tech …

DeKalb County eliminates shredded paper and some plastics for residential recycling program

Support local news in ATL Support local news While others chase clicks, we focus on serving our communities with intention. Support responsible reporting crafted by your neighbors. Or support us with a one-time gift. Atlanta’s best morning newsletter Rough …

Single-use food, beverage packaging forms 84% of Himalayan plastic waste

GUWAHATI Single-use food and beverage packaging forms more than 84% of the plastic waste in the eco-sensitive Himalayan region, an anti-waste collective of NGOs has found. According to the Zero Waste Himalaya Alliance, about 70% of the plastics collected …

Fiber Drums Market Share Analysis is Growing at a Strong CAGR of 5.7% by 2035, Driven by Eco-Friendly Packaging Demand

Fiber drums market shows regional demand shifts; North America leads with a 30% share, fueled by industrial growth and a push for eco-friendly packaging. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fiber drums market share analysis …

Plastic pollution crisis deepens in Himalayan region as 71% of waste is not recyclable: Report

The crisis of plastic pollution in India’s ecologically sensitive Himalayan region is worsening with every passing day. A recently published report has concluded that over 80 per cent of plastic waste in the region comes from single-use food and beverage …

Blockchain for sustainable packaging: a game changer for the environment

In recent years, the global demand for sustainable practices has grown, with industries across the world rethinking how they can reduce their environmental impact. One area receiving increasing attention is packaging. Traditional packaging methods, …

Answer Line: New recycling facility to accept public's materials

QUESTION: Is Northeast Texas Regional Materials Recovery Facility going to take recyclables from the general public, from people whose cities or rural areas don't have access to recycling? If so, when will it open? ANSWER: Northeast Texas Regional …

Recyclable, mono-PP blister concept for nutraceuticals revealed by SÜDPACK

SÜDPACK Medica has unveiled a mono-polypropylene blister solution for dietary supplement packaging, intending to align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recyclability requirements while maintaining contact safety and product performance. …

How 1 Family Built a Startup Replacing Bubble Wrap with 100% Recyclable Honeycomb Paper

In the fight against single-use plastics, packaging is one of the biggest challenges. Though bubble wraps have been the go-to choice for the longest time because they are lightweight, inexpensive, and effective, they come at the cost of environmental …

North Wales council set to introduce new materials into kerbside recycling

Conwy Council plans to introduce "new materials" including "flexible plastics" into its kerbside recycling collection scheme. The council is developing a new bin and recycling strategy that will shape how the county manages its rubbish …

Saudi Arabia and Sidel sign MOU to explore local packaging operations

Saudi Arabia and packaging solutions company Sidel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Paris, France, to explore the development of packaging operations within the kingdom. The deal was signed during the Saudi minister of industry and …

Royal 4 Systems Partners with Labor AI’s ELS solution for their WISE 11.0 cloud WMS

Royal 4 Systems announced the release of LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution in WISE Warehouse Management System (version 11.0) LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal 4 Systems, a leading producer and …

Executives Discuss Trade Uncertainty and Share Trends and Insights at the 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit

The summit brings together executives from third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain and logistics professionals, investors, and technology experts. BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 9th, Armstrong & …

Statement from NRLCA President Don Maston on the Appointment of David Steiner as USPS Postmaster General

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Postal Service is one of our nation’s oldest and most trusted institutions, rooted in a 250-year legacy of public service. As the USPS Board of Governors confirms …

Landstar System to Release First Quarter Results on Tuesday May 13, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR), announced today it will release its 2025 first quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and will then hold its quarterly conference call with …

MindCloud Awarded the Spring 2025 High Achiever Award by TopBusinessSoftware.com

MindCloud, proudly announces that it has been awarded the Spring 2025 High Achiever Award from TopBusinessSoftware.com. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MindCloud, a leader in AI-powered software integrations, …

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. – Invitation to Q1 2025 Results Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (the “Company” or “OET”) (NYSE:ECO / OSE:OET), will report unaudited condensed results for the first quarter of 2025, after market close on the NYSE, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and …

Navigator Gas Announces 2025 Annual Meeting

LONDON, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, today announces that its 2025 …

Navigator Gas Announces Change to Board of Directors

LONDON, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announces the following change to …

Integrated Rail & Resources Executes a 7-Year Supply and Offtake Agreement with Shell for Crude Oil Processing Facility

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Rail & Resources Acquisition Corp. (OTC: IRRX) (“IRRX”) and Shell Trading (US) Company (“Shell”) have entered into a 7-year supply and offtake agreement under which STUSCO will supply crude …

DP World Signs Agreement to Launch $760M Port & Free Trade Zone in Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World has signed a landmark US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port of Caucedo and its Free Trade Zone, setting …

Martinus Rail and A1 Technologies: Cost Consolidation and Strategic IT Roadmap for Nearly $1M Savings

Strategic IT roadmap aligned spend, security, and governance—optimising Microsoft 365 and cutting nearly $1M in costs over 3 years. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A1 Technologies, a Microsoft Solutions Partner and provider of …

GXO meldet Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025

Umsatz steigt im ersten Quartal gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 21 % auf 3 Milliarden USD, bei einem organischen Umsatzwachstum von 3 % Die Umsatzpipeline wurde auf ein Dreijahreshoch von 2,5 Milliarden USD gesteigert, Wincanton ausgenommen Rückkauf von 2,8 …

GXO publie ses résultats du premier trimestre 2025

Chiffre d’affaires arrêté à 3 milliards de dollars, soit une progression de 21 % en glissement annuel et croissance organique à hauteur de 3 % Prévisions commerciales à 3 ans de l’ordre de 2,5 milliards de dollars, hors Wincanton 2,8 millions d’actions …

Xos, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

LOS ANGELES, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS), a leading electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider, announced it is scheduling the release of its first quarter 2025 operating results on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after …

Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) – The company is in an active phase of development

Friday, May 9, 2025   Dear Shareholders and Investors, The first months of 2025 since the end of 2024 has been the most active period in Nordic American (NAT) for several years. The path forward is up. Dividend is a priority.     As per previous …

AI vs. Tariffs in Global Trade: New 2025 Report Details AI Mitigation for Soaring Costs & Trade Contraction

global trade landscape faced a shock in early 2025, caught in the crosscurrents of aggressive tariff regimes and the transformative power of (AI). LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global trade landscape faced a …

Mallplaza growth in visitor flows, revenue and EBITDA positioning it as the fastest-growing company in the industry

The performance of its unique portfolio in the Andean Region stands out, leader in tenant sales and revenues SANTIAGO, CHILE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mallplaza continues to post positive financial results. In 1Q2025, the company …

Polyvance Expands Heavy Truck Hood Repair Solutions with New Kits for Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T800 Models

RAINSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Polyvance, a leader in automotive and industrial plastic repair solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of two innovative heavy truck hood repair kits: one specifically …

Movers.com Offers Expert Tips for Stress Free Moves This 2025 Peak Season

With the busy moving season officially underway in May, Movers.com shares essential planning tips to help Americans relocate smoothly and affordably. NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. enters its …

Fastport Partners with American Trucking Associations' Workforce Heroes Program to Support Veteran Career Transition

Fastport partners with ATA’s Workforce Heroes Program to help Veterans transition into trucking and transportation careers. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fastport, a leader in helping military veterans transition into …