Arquivos Sustainability - Think Plastic Brazil

Valgroup increases renewable energy consumption with the inauguration of the São João do Paracatu photovoltaic complex by Comerc Energia, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability

Posted on 12 de July de 2024 by tpb

Comerc Energia inaugurated the São João do Paracatu photovoltaic complex, in the municipality of Paracatu, located northwest of the state of Minas Gerais. With investments of approximately R$950 million, the solar park has a capacity of 267 MWp. In commercial operation since December 2023, the venture has among its clients Granha Ligas, one of the […]

V.Planet PCR inserts secondary packaging into the circular process and supports sustainable goals of brand owners

Posted on 5 de July de 2024 by tpb

The growing importance of sustainability has driven the development of packaging designed to facilitate recycling and encourage the circular economy. This trend is becoming increasingly prevalent across multiple aspects of the product lifecycle, involving brand owners, distribution channels and, most significantly, end consumers. Collaboration between the different participants in the production chain in the joint […]

Technical visits close the cycle of activities of the World Plastic Connection Summit 2023

Posted on 30 de October de 2023 (30 de October de 2023) by tpb

After the Summit 2023 activities, the work of serving international buyers continued, with technical visits by 25 invited professionals to the manufacturing plants and offices of 23 portfolio companies. Check out some images of the actions below: […]

Bottle-to-bottle Valgroup: sustainability is in our DNA

Posted on 3 de July de 2023 by tpb

There are several classifications for recycling processes. Currently, the best known and most used is mechanical recycling. In mechanical recycling, the plastic bottles go through label removal, followed by separation, grinding, and washing processes. The materials that come out of the recycler are known as flakes, which consist of chopped and washed material, ready for […]

Valgroup: transforming the world with innovation and sustainability

Posted on 31 de May de 2023 (31 de May de 2023) by tpb

With over 45 years in the market, Valgroup has become one of the largest producers, transformers, and recyclers of plastic, having operations in Brazil Spain, United States, Italy, Mexico, and Uruguay, with more than 6,500 employees at 40 plants. A consolidated company, with the purpose of improving quality of life through the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in plastic packaging. […]

Think Plastic Brazil companies expect $12.6 million in business at Interpack 2023

Posted on 31 de May de 2023 by tpb

Think Plastic Brazil brought together 19 companies on a Brazilian island, with products that serve sectors such as cosmetics, pets, food, and many others Think Plastic Brazil, the portfolio of solutions that support the converted plastic products sector in the internationalization process for target markets, created by INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute), in partnership with ApexBrasil […]

#ColoroftheMonth retrospective in preparation for Color Trend 2024 by Jum Nakao

Posted on 31 de May de 2023 by tpb

This year’s Color Trend was signed by Alexandre Herchcovitch, who set the colors of the month for 2023 (January – Metal Gold; February – Military Green; March – Wheat; April – Endive Citrus; and May – Blush Blue). We present below a retrospective of images in preparation for the launch of Color Trend 2024, which […]

Karim Rashid, Jum Nakao, Dr. Sascha Peter and more: Check out the World Plastic Connection Seminar startup schedule

Posted on 31 de May de 2023 (31 de May de 2023) by tpb

On August 21-22, Think Plastic Brazil will be holding a complete international seminar to serve the global converted plastics market, and this year, we have very special guests, starting with our Keynote Speaker, Mr. Karim Rashid. The world-renowned Egyptian designer will be speaking on August 22 at 5:30 pm. Others confirmed speakers will be making […]

Think Plastic Brazil brings together agricultural attachés in a webinar featuring an overview of the agricultural sector in South Africa, Angola, and Morocco

Posted on 31 de May de 2023 (31 de May de 2023) by tpb

An exclusive event for the agribusiness sector, bringing together three Brazilian agricultural attachés: Carlos Müller; Ellen Elizabeth Laurindo; and José Guilherme Tollstadius Leal. The Agro Overview – Focus: South Africa, Angola and Morocco webinar was a success, with first-hand information from Brazilian official representatives for the sector abroad. Meet the speakers: Carlos Müller – Agricultural […]

FCO Group bets on diversified and sustainable novelties for the European market

Posted on 27 de April de 2023 by tpb

Parnaplast and GDM Brasil, subsidiary companies of the Brazilian group FCO (which operates eleven plastic packaging conversion plants and one logistics unit) will be presenting their sustainable portfolios to the European market. The sustainability theme will be the company’s central focus for its products. Learn more about some of the lines that will be given […]