02 Apr 2021 --- In packaging news this week, chemical giant Clariant joined the EU Circular Plastics Alliance, supporting the Alliance’s target to boost the EU recycled plastics market to 10 million tons by 2025. Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s and Aldi supermarkets both replaced plastic straws on their own-brand products. Also, Flexcon launched a range of primary labels designed to remove efficiently during the PET recycling process.