Newsletter Issue 4/2024
Welcome to the final Circular Economy Update of 2024! In this issue, we explore our latest milestones in sustainability and innovation: from supporting Wild & Coco’s health-focused products with 100% rPET packaging to opening a cutting-edge PET recycling plant in South Africa. Discover why plastic bottles are ideal for schools, celebrate ALPLA’s recognition as Austria’s top innovator, and learn about our €15 million investment in a new Learning Hub in the USA. Enjoy the read!
Coconut shots in 100% rPET
With Cocofirs, the Prague-based start-up Wild & Coco offers a lactose-free and vegan alternative with organic coconuts from sustainable cultivation. The coconut all-rounders are now also available as “Cocoguard Shot” in a compressed shot, either pure or with a hint of mango or cocoa – and packaged safely, lightly and sustainably in a 100 percent rPET bottle from us.
State-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa
We are entering the South African PET recycling market. Approximately one and a half years after the start of construction, we are opening a state-of-the-art plant in Ballito. WE have invested 60 million euros in the new plant in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. From 2025, the ALPLArecycling division will produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET (rPET) per year. The high-quality material will then be processed into safe, affordable and sustainable plastic packaging at our production plant in Lanseria.
Austria's most innovative company
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Plastic has enormous potential: We are paving the way for the packaging of the future with innovative products, technologies and processes. We have been named the country's leading innovator by the Austrian business magazine Trend and the market research company Statista.
The perfect companion in the classroom
‘An empty stomach doesn't like to study’, as the saying goes. This also applies to hydration: studies show that those who drink too little have a harder time thinking. This applies to students and pupils alike. Beverages in plastic bottles are a good choice. They are lightweight, unbreakable and after use, they are very easy to recycle.
Our first Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City
We strengthen the training of skilled workers in the USA. We are investing around 15 million euros in the construction of a state-of-the-art Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City. The building offers space for workshops, offices and training rooms. Completion is planned for mid-2025. Together with Kirkwood Community College and the Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT), we are also introducing our apprenticeship programme in the USA.
HSE Supervisor
1 个月Congrats!
Efficient by design circular by?nature
1 个月Congratulations ALPLA Group for your continous efforts. Glad to see also Paboco - the paper bottle company and Blue Ocean Closures on the map.
Founder|CEO Plastic-ScrapWala [Recycle Market Intelligence & Marketplace]
1 个月Inspiring
Owner&CEO|RATTPACK Group| Vice President IV Vbg| Strategic Leadership & Innovation in the Packaging Industry|
2 个月An impressive update! ALPLA Group demonstrates how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.