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.   …

Aptar Closures unveils Future Disc Top: A recyclable, e-commerce-ready closure for Beauty and Personal Care

  Aptar Closures has introduced the Future Disc Top, the first of three e-commerce-capable disc top dispensing solutions set to launch globally this year. This innovative closure is designed for beauty, personal care, and home care applications, offering full recyclability* and e-commerce suitability.   Future Disc Top features a locking/unlocking ring for secure transit and …

Survey Highlights UAE’s Strong Embrace of Sustainability Post-COP28

As COP28 concludes in Dubai, Toluna’s recent survey sheds light on the enduring commitment of UAE residents towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The comprehensive study explores diverse perspectives, behaviors, and aspirations within the community, emphasizing a growing demand for eco-conscious products and a shared belief in collective responsibility.   UAE Residents: Pioneering Sustainability Advocates Toluna’s …

Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers

Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …

Apple’s Environmental Commitment: Fiber-Based Packaging, Recycled Materials, and Leather-Free Products

  The packaging for the new Apple Watch and band lineup is 100 percent fibre-based, a first for Apple, furthering the company’s goal to use plastic-free packaging by 2025.    In a significant step toward achieving its environmental goals, Apple has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of …

Ericsson Implements Sustainable Packaging for Greener Supply Chain

    Stockholm, August 20, 2023 – Ericsson, a global technology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable packaging solution for its Remote Radio products. The initiative, aligned with Ericsson’s sustainability strategy, marks a significant step toward reducing plastic waste in the supply chain and advancing environmental responsibility.   The project, developed by Ericsson’s design team, …

Dow Collaborates with P&G China to Introduce Innovative Air Capsule E-Commerce Packaging

  Dow, the global materials science company, has announced a collaboration with Procter & Gamble China (P&G China) to introduce an air capsule e-commerce packaging solution. This innovative packaging, which combines P&G China’s expertise with Dow’s materials, aims to provide an effective and efficient way to protect products during transportation while minimizing excessive packaging and …

Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group to invest $423mln in India’s Telangana state

Chairman & Managing Director of LuLu Group, Yusuffali MA. Image courtesy Yusuffali’s website.   Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group will invest 35 billion Indian rupees ($426.62 million) in the Indian state of Telangana over the next five years, the company Chairman Yusuff Ali MA said. The 20 billion rupees shopping mall in Hyderabad is set to …

M&S Partners with HANDLE to Launch Beauty Takeback Scheme, Making Recycling ‘Empties’ Easier

    Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined forces with HANDLE, experts in beauty recycling, to introduce the Beauty Takeback Scheme across over 40 of its stores in the UK. The initiative aims to facilitate the recycling of difficult-to-process beauty packaging materials and components, which often end up in landfills, by transforming them into new …

Amazon Strengthens Collaboration with Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Drive Circular Economy Solutions

    In a significant development, Amazon has announced the expansion of its collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity dedicated to promoting a circular economy. As a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network, Amazon intends to leverage its extensive reach, technological prowess, and innovative capabilities, alongside the Foundation’s expertise, to …