Majid Al Futtaim, Nestlé UAE and recycling-technology company Sparklo have formed a partnership to install AI-powered reverse vending machines at selected Carrefour stores across the UAE. The programme brings Nestlé UAE’s “Recycle to Break the Cycle” campaign into Carrefour locations operated by Majid Al Futtaim. The machines accept empty plastic …
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Henkel will mark its 150th anniversary on 26 September 2026 with employee events worldwide, including a festival for around 18,000 employees and family members at its Düsseldorf headquarters in Germany. Founded by Fritz Henkel as a small detergent factory in Aachen, Germany, on 26 September 1876, the company moved its …
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Dow and Amcor announced a strategic collaboration on 17 September 2026 to support wider adoption of lower-carbon packaging by brands and retailers seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their value chains. The announcement was issued from Midland, Michigan, and Zurich. The companies said the initiative combines Dow’s lower-carbon polyethylene, …
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Hotpack has published its 2025 sustainability report, stating that 96% of its product portfolio has been validated as environmentally friendly and recyclable. Released in Dubai on 15 September 2026, “Our Impact. Our Future” covers the UAE-headquartered packaging manufacturer’s product development, manufacturing, workforce, sourcing, governance and community programmes. The report records …
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Hybrid Software has released updated versions of ColorAnt, CoPrA and ZePrA, covering measurement-data optimisation, printer profiling and automated colour conversion across its ColorLogic Complete Color Solutions Suite. Announced in Rheine, Germany, on 21 September 2026, ColorAnt 12, CoPrA 12 and ZePrA 14 introduce workflow changes for different print segments and …
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Boretech has signed a contract with Egyptian Chinese Company (ECC) to supply a 4,000kg-per-hour PET tray washing line for the GreenTech project in Egypt, aimed at producing recycled PET flakes for tray-to-tray applications. Announced on 17 July 2026, the installation is described by Boretech as the first dedicated PET tray washing …
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Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a two-year research project to design, build and operate an integrated pilot plant that will process mixed food waste containing compostable packaging into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership was launched at UAEU in Al Ain on 17 …
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), supported by the Government of Japan, provided specialised laboratory equipment to Egypt’s General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) on 4 August 2026 in Cairo. The equipment will strengthen Egypt’s capacity to test plastic materials, single-use plastic products and more sustainable alternatives, and …
Fresh produce labels are small, but their material construction is becoming a significant packaging issue as regulators and the supply chain seek alternatives to conventional plastic fruit stickers. Several label-material and produce-labelling specialists now offer compostable solutions for fruit and vegetables, creating new options for growers, packers, retailers and label …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green on 10 September, following regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of closing conditions. The UAE-based aluminium producer announced the proposed transaction in April. Eco Green’s founding Scappini family will remain minority shareholders and members of …
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