Berry collaborates across value chain to boost recycled packaging

  Berry Global, Inc. marks Global Recycling Day by highlighting its strides towards sustainable packaging and collaboration across the value chain. The company aims to foster recyclable design and circularity innovations, advancing towards a net-zero and circular economy. Collaborating with partners, Berry focuses on boosting recycled content in packaging and investing in regional infrastructure for …

Metsä Board achieves Home Compostability Certification for paperboards

  Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, has announced the achievement of home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards, excluding PE-coated grades. The certification, issued by DIN CERTCO, is based on compliance with standard NF T 51-800.   Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, Product Safety Manager at Metsä Board, highlighted the significance of …

P&G’s sustainability efforts highlighted on Global Recycling Day

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is celebrating Global Recycling Day by highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce, reuse, replace, and recycle product packaging. The company aims to enhance consumer experience while reducing its environmental impact.   “Our teams designing products and packaging are guided by our consumers’ needs and our Ambition 2030 goals,” said a spokesperson. …

Amazon partners with Industry leaders to scale Carbon capture for paper packaging

  Amazon has joined forces with RTI International, Schlumberger, and International Paper to collaborate on a project aimed at scaling carbon capture and storage (CCS) for the pulp and paper industry. Selected by the US Department of Energy, the project focuses on decarbonizing paper packaging, a crucial step in reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.   …

CCL Label introduces EcoFloat WHITE sleeve for sustainable packaging

  CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, has unveiled EcoFloat® WHITE, a new version of its EcoFloat low-density polyolefin sleeve material. This innovation aims to enhance recyclability for light-sensitive products, particularly in the dairy packaging industry.   “EcoFloat WHITE will enable greater recyclability for dairy packaging and other light-sensitive …

Cadbury announces sustainable packaging changes for Easter range

  Cadbury has announced a significant packaging overhaul for some of its Easter products, aimed at reducing plastic and cardboard waste. The changes will affect the packaging of Hollow Hunting Eggs and Easter Gift Boxes sold in Australia and New Zealand.   The iconic Cadbury Hollow Hunting Egg plastic crates will be replaced with 12 …

P&G Dammam plant highlights innovation and partnership with Saudi Government

  Procter & Gamble (P&G) recently hosted H.E. Bandar Alkhurayef, the Minister of Industry & Mineral Resources, at its Dammam plant, highlighting the company’s innovative manufacturing capabilities and strong partnership with the Saudi government.   The visit underscored P&G’s commitment to Saudi Arabia and its role in the country’s economic transformation. Minister Alkhurayef praised P&G …

PepsiCo launches bubly burst™: A new flavourful sparkling water option

  PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new product, bubly burst™, marking another entry into the sparkling water market. Following the success of bubly sparkling water introduced in 2018, the company aims to diversify its offerings with this latest addition.   Described as a “refreshing, flavor-forward, lightly sweetened sparkling water beverage with bold fruit …

DEWA employees lead recycling efforts, diverting 7.1 tonnes of waste

  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) employees have recycled over 7.1 tonnes of plastic bottles and aluminium cans in 14 months, showcasing their commitment to sustainability. Since October 2022, employees have recycled 499,541 plastic bottles and aluminium cans, diverting 7,108 kilograms of waste from landfills.   DEWA has implemented recycling initiatives to promote a …

Hotpack Global and RECAPP partner to boost recycling in UAE

  Hotpack Global, a leading UAE-based packaging company, has partnered with RECAPP, a digital recycling solution platform, to introduce recycling bins at its facilities and client premises. This initiative aims to collect 40 tons of waste per year, contributing to the UAE’s recycling and sustainability goals and reducing 84 metric tons of CO2 emissions.   …