GAIA BioMaterials has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials, giving the company protection for a material platform aimed at biodegradable and compostable packaging film applications. The patent, originally filed in 2020, covers compounds that do not rely on PLA for their properties. Instead, …
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National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually. The development is designed to strengthen …
According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has introduced a global symbol for reuse systems, a development that could affect how packaging, return points and related infrastructure are marked across markets. Unveiled in Washington DC on 3 June 2026, the symbol is intended to identify reusable packaging and the systems …
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Guala Closures has developed MAGNEX, a closure for premium spirits that uses electromagnetic forming technology to support product protection and brand differentiation in the spirits market. The development comes as brand owners continue to address risks linked to counterfeit and illicit alcohol. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 25% …
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Elopak has started sourcing low-carbon aluminium made with renewable electricity for use in its European carton production, as part of efforts to reduce the climate impact of liquid packaging materials. The material is now being used in the company’s standard ambient cartons manufactured at plants in the Netherlands, Denmark …
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Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. has introduced India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi NCR, with rollout scheduled from 5 June 2026, coinciding with World Environment Day. The company said the pouch is designed to degrade in soil after disposal. …
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ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has developed two monomaterial polyethylene film formulations for hygiene compression packaging, aimed at reducing film thickness and enabling the use of post-consumer recycled content without changing existing packing operations. The development addresses a common challenge for hygiene packaging converters: producing films that support downgauging, recycled content and recyclability …
Metal Park announced the launch of Phase Two of its industrial development during Make it in the Emirates 2026, adding new capacity to its integrated metals ecosystem in the UAE. The expansion will add 700,000 square feet of industrial facilities, increasing the total development footprint to more than 1.3 …
HIIBA, a peer-to-peer reuse platform, has launched in the UAE on World Environment Day, aiming to facilitate the free exchange of unwanted household items and contribute to waste reduction efforts across the country. The app enables residents to give away items they no longer need, including household goods, electronics, …
