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2025 PVC Packaging Film Market Growth Driven by Recyclable Solutions and Consumer Safety Focus
Ottawa, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global polyvinyl chloride packaging film market size stood at USD 14.06 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.48 Billion by 2034, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a...

Turning Waste into Wealth: How the Recycled PET Market is Powering a Greener Future 2025 | DataM Intelligence
The Global Recycled PET Market is expected to reach at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As per the DataM Intelligence, The Global Recycled PET Market was valued...

Minister Gwede Mantashe: South African Fuels Forum
Chairperson of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, Mr Seelan Naidoo Executive Director of FIASA, Mr Avhapfani Tshifularo Captains of the industry Representatives of state-owned entities Distinguished guests Let me start by expressing...

Greenpeace MENA: World’s highest court delivers historic protections for climate-impacted communities
BEIRUT, LEBANON, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The world’s highest court has just delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in the face of the climate emergency.[1] The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision...

Microplastic Recycling Market 2025 Comprehensive Study and Forecast Report 2025-2034
Ottawa, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global microplastic recycling market size stood at USD 330.97 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 700.15 million by 2034, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of...

China-Africa Expo to Feature Leading Coffee Robotics and Anno Robot's Beverage Innovations
SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, a beacon of global collaboration and technological advancement, is set to open its doors, offering unparalleled insights into the...

Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale: South African Police Service Dept Budget Vote Debate 2025/26, NCOP
Honourable chairperson; Acting minister of police; honourable Gwede Mantashe Deputy minister of police, honourable doctor Polly Boshielo Honourable ministers in attendance; Honourable deputy ministers; Chairperson and members of the select...

Recycled Polyolefin Market Size to Exceed USD 144.2 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global recycled polyolefin market size is estimated at USD 66.67 billion in 2025 and is expected to hit around USD 144.2 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.95% over...

Stringent environmental regulations may undermine climate goals and renewable energy production, study finds
Prioritizing regulatory stringency as the primary tool for climate mitigation may inadvertently exacerbate climate change and heighten energy security risks. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ --...

Hydrogen Peroxide Market Size & Forecast 2025-2031: Emerging Business Opportunities and Growth Prospects
Hydrogen peroxide plays a critical role in pulp bleaching and de-inking recycled paper, making it indispensable for the paper industry. DE, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global hydrogen peroxide market is witnessing...

Green Innovation Powers Environmental Technology Market to $1.2 Trillion
Industrial demand and government-led green initiatives boost growth in the environmental technology market, focusing on sustainability and resource conservation WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a...

Minister Dion George concludes G20 environment and climate sustainability working group second technical meeting
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has concluded the second technical meeting of the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG), with the launch of his G20 Legacy Project: The Pangolin...

Recycled Copper Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2025-2032 | Metalico, Inc., KWS Environmental
Global recycled copper market is estimated to be valued at USD 50.49 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 102.28 Bn by 2032 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest study, titled Recycled Copper Market...

Disinflation Trends Emerge Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, Creating Strategic Openings for FX and Bond Markets
EBC Financial Group analyses how diverging inflation and monetary signals in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are shaping investor opportunities NIGERIA, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As headline inflation continues to ease or stabilise...

Disinflation Trends Emerge Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, Creating Strategic Openings for FX and Bond Markets
EBC Financial Group analyses how diverging inflation and monetary signals in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are shaping investor opportunities NIGERIA, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As headline inflation continues to ease or stabilise...

Disinflation Trends Emerge Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, Creating Strategic Openings for FX and Bond Markets
EBC Financial Group analyses how diverging inflation and monetary signals in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are shaping investor opportunities NIGERIA, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As headline inflation continues to ease or stabilise...

Environmental crimes endanger Africa’s long-term peace
(MENAFN) A rising wave of environmental crimes across Africa is endangering the continent’s long-term peace, development, and ecological resilience, according to experts speaking at the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment, held in...

Oxfam reaction to the communiqué of the third meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South African presidency
Reacting to the communique issued at the conclusion of 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the South African presidency, Nkateko Chauke, Interim Executive Director at Oxfam South Africa said: “Although the...

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile: South Africa - China Investment Forum
Programme Director, Mr Lester Bouah; Ministers and Deputy Ministers; Mr Wang Shaodan, Chairman of the China-Africa Development Fund; Business leaders; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentleman, It is a great honour to address you today at the...

MEC Siphosihle Hlomuka: KwaZulu-Natal Education Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker, Ms Nontembeko Boyce Honourable Deputy Speaker, Ms Mmabatho Tembe Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature Members of the diplomatic corps Leaders and...