Emirates Global Aluminium, one of the largest industrial companies in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, and leading beverage producers, can-makers and waste management companies, has announced the launch of the Aluminium Recycling Coalition, which aims to drive a step-change in aluminium recycling in the UAE. The coalition was launched at EGA …
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As of the beginning of 2023, Zund has announced to acquire its long-standing sales partner Sign-Tronic S.A, which is based in Barcelona. Sign-Tronic S.A. has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Zund Systemtechnik AG since the start of 2023 and now operates under the name Zund Ibérica. Sign-Tronic S.A. was established in 1990 and …
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The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and UNCTAD have extended to the Indo-Pacific region a joint programme that works with governments, researchers and businesses to reduce manufacturing’s environmental footprint in developing countries. The Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) programme, which the FDCO and UNCTAD have been implementing in sub-Saharan Africa and …
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Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Limited, recently released a report on recyclability of Multi-Layer mixed Plastic (MLP) waste at an event organised and hosted by Plastic Packaging Research and Development Centre (PPRDC). Plastics Packaging Research and Development Centre (www.pprdc.in) is a non-profit research and development center established by the Multilayer Plastics Films …
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the Printing & Publishing business group to boost the sector’s competitiveness and support its members in navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape. Commenting on the setting up of this business group, Maha Al Gargawi, Executive Director of Business Advocacy …
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Hotpack Global, one of the leading manufacturers of food packaging products, has partnered with 60 Day Start-ups (60DS) to support female entrepreneurs in the UAE as a part of Hotpack’s Takkah Project. The partnership aims at providing training and mentorship to women-led start-ups in the food industry. Hotpack launched the Takkah Project on International …
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De Jong Packaging Group, one of the largest corrugated manufacturers in the Benelux, is now officially part of Stora Enso. This acquisition will advance Stora Enso’s strategic direction, accelerate revenue growth and build market share in renewable packaging in Europe. The acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group will begin a new phase of renewable …
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Dubai Municipality has launched the Recyclable Materials Collection Center project using cargo shipping containers, which is considered one of the smartest and most environmentally sustainable centers. The Center aims to reduce waste production in the Emirate of Dubai, promote a culture of waste separation, and raise recycling rates, thus enhancing the quality of life …
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Starting 1 January 2024, The UAE has announced to implement a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags. The ministerial resolution also prohibits the import, production and circulation of single-use plastic shopping bags. This comes as part of Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022, which regulates the use of single-use products in the country’s …
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Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, partners of PepsiCo Inc and bottlers of the Pepsi-Cola portfolio for the local market since 1978, have just launched a new refillable, single-serve, bespoke glass bottle for flagship brands Pepsi-Cola and Pepsi Max, 7up and 7up Free and Mirinda. This launch closely follows the global release of the new bottle …
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