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19 / Apr / 2021

In the media / Plastics in Packaging

Careers in packaging

The packaging industry offers a microcosm of the corporate world when it comes to career opportunities. The broad range of careers available in plastics packaging manufacturing allows for extensive professional development, in a sector that is proudly embracing the vocal demands of the brands and consumers that are its active stakeholders.

15 / Apr / 2021

In the media / Sustainable Plastics

What would Sweden do?

It’s said that the best time to start a pension is when you started working, and the second-best time is today. The circular economy is rather similar, in that ideal time to start would have been ages ago, and the next best time is now. Thankfully, we can look at how Sweden has done it. Rather than thinking ‘oh, it’s too late for the rest of us now’, we can just jump in and do the right thing from now on.

14 / Apr / 2021

In the media / PETplanet

Retal USA: New sales team

Retal’s US plant, Retal PA in Donora, PA, reports increased productivity across their operation. CEO and president Darius Janulionus, who took over the running of the fast-growing plant from his role as production director for Retal Lithuania, says,

02 / Apr / 2021

In the media / SP News

Films are on a roll

While plastic bottles get the all the media attention and infrastructure investment, plastic films are quietly sitting there, being useful and, sometimes, recycled. With only 9 % of all plastic films currently being recycled, the less visible cousin of the plastic bottle has a valuable role to play in the circular economy, particulary with regards to consumer understanding of standard recycling collections.

28 / Mrz / 2021

In the media / Dairy Industries

Going the distance

Global plastic packaging manufacturer Retal is actively working with a leading food and agri-business to manufacture a PET preform that helps to extend the shelf life of its popular refrigerated drinking yoghurt in Africa.

22 / Mrz / 2021

In the media / NS Packaging

Plastic packaging: meeting brand-owner requirements

The impact of the EU single-use plastic (SUP) directive on tethered closures sees a ruling that all beverage containers of up to 3L must have lids that ‘remain attached’ is not only set to be positive from an environmental perspective, but also in terms of plastic packaging innovation.

04 / Mrz / 2021

In the media / PETplanet

Retal awarded twice

Retal’s EcoVadis score has increased seven points from last year, taking the global plastic packaging manufacturer to a Silver medal at 58%, further closing-in on its objective to reach 65% by 2022. EcoVadis is the recognised ratings platform to assess corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.

15 / Feb / 2021

Press release

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MULTILAYER FILM WITH VIRUCIDAL…

In January 2021, RETAL Baltic Films, UAB initiated the project Development and Use of Multilayer Film with Virucidal (Against SARS-COV-2) Properties in the Development of Face Shield Prototype Carrying out R&D Activities.

29 / Jan / 2021