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Read our policy Berry Global’s flexibles division has announced that it has increased its recycling capacity across three of its European recycling facilities as part of a pan-European project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers The company says that by utilizing its global access to recycled plastic this expansion project will help meet the growing demand for high-performance films made with recycled content.  Representing a range of ‘state-of-the-art’ equipment strategically placed at Berry’s Heanor (UK) this expansion will reportedly increase the amount of recycled plastic produced across Berry’s European sites by approximately 6600 metric tonnes per year.   Berry says the expansion will also increase the quality of the recyclate used across its B Circular Range of flexible film solutions helping ensure consistent performance in terms of strength Berry states its Sustane range of recycled polymers delivers a high level of technical performance whilst being suitable for use in a wide variety of applications where prime polymers were previously used It adds that Sustane polymers are third-party accredited to confirm authenticity of chain of custody claims providing customers with traceability and reassurance about their origin.  The company says many of the products manufactured at its European films facilities now contain more than 30% recycled content FormiFor compression films and peat films for gardening substrates This aligns with Berry’s goal of achieving 30% recycled content options across all its European flexible films by 2025.  “As part of Berry’s Impact 2025 sustainability strategy we are committed to helping our customers meet and exceed their sustainability goals and the ability to include high-quality recycled content into our films enables customers to meet both market demands and current and forthcoming legislative requirements,” said Tony Nawar & strategy for Berry Global’s flexibles division.  Kosior said the technology decontaminates post-consumer polyolefins back to food-grade quality using super-critical CO2 (scCO2) to remove oils and inks.  reportedly the first pressure sensitive laminate producer to receive technology approval in this category The recognition expands UPM Raflatac’s portfolio of RecyClass-approved PE (polyethylene) label materials recognized to be recycling compatible with coloured and natural PE flexible films.  Borealis acquired advanced mechanical recycler Integra Plastics AD last year in hopes of increasing its recycling capacity by over 20,000 tons and meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions Integra Plastics AD’s advanced mechanical recycling plant was built in 2019 and its state-of-the-art equipment converts post-consumer waste into polyolefin recyclate geared towards ‘demanding applications’.  Report: The ultimate guide to global plastic sustainability regulation  The Brief: Oxo-(bio)degradables: the who, what, and why of breaking down fossil-based plastics  Sustainable Packaging Summit: How Kraft-Heinz uses collaboration to drive innovation  The Brief: Using ocean-bound plastic in packaging – how, why and should we?  Site powered by Webvision Cloud Berry Global’s flexible division has announced that it is increasing its recycling capacity across three of its European recycling facilities Steinfeld (Germany) and Zdzieszowice (Poland) plants Berry Global estimated that the amount of recycled plastic content across its European sites will increase *by approximately “6,600 metric tonnes” a year this expansion will enable it to help meet the growing demand for “high-performance films” made with recycled content It is also expected to increase the quality of recyclate used across Berry’s B Circular Range of flexible film solutions innovation and strategy for Berry Global’s flexibles division said: “As part of Berry’s Impact 2025 sustainability strategy enables customers to meet both market demands and current and forthcoming legislative requirements.” The company highlighted that its Sustane range of recycled polymers are “suitable for use in a wide variety of applications where prime polymers were previously used” it states that Sustane polymers are third-party accredited to confirm authenticity of chain of custody claims “providing customers with traceability and reassurance about their origin” many of the products produced at Berry’s European films facilities now contain “more than 30% recycled content” Berry aims to achieve 30% recycled content options across all its European flexible films by 2025 Full contact information: HERE Get the latest waste and recycling news straight to your inbox We are using cookies to give you the best browsing experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such 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formation sessions last week The Q&A panel included Bowen Hills parish priest Society of Christ Father Andrzej Kolaczkowski Brisbane Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland Brian Kilmartin and Bowen Hills parishioner and official translator for the Brisbane WYD pilgrimage Oliver Bajon Here’s the top four things pilgrims need to know when going to Krakow for WYD what kind of experience and foods can we expect Answer: There is a saying in Poland that “a guest in the house is God in the house” There will most likely be a lot of meals including meat and dumplings One of the most popular meals is pork schnitzel as well as a traditional dish of bread with lard Question: What are some of the differences between the Church in Australia and Poland Answer: Be prepared to receive Communion on the tongue as about 95 per cent of locals in Poland receive in this way it is important to be aware of certain dress codes (ie knee-length shorts) Question: What will the weather be like in July Answer: Summer in Poland is warm and it’s usually 10pm before it gets dark at night just a light windcheater in case it gets cold Question: As many of us do not speak Polish can we ask passersby for help and if they speak English Polish people are very friendly and understanding A lot of young people will speak English and due to the intricacies of the Polish language many Polish people are able to pronounce other languages very well The other common languages spoken in Poland are Russian The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country 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