Plastic waste management in Namibia is set for a major boost with the establishment of a PET flaking plant in Okahandja. The recycling plant will transform discarded plastic beverage bottles made from PET material into PET flakes that has an international market value. The process involves the sorting, washing and shredding of post-consumer bottles …
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Mondi in partnership with Fiorini International, an Italy-based converter and packaging producer has successfully created and launched a new fully recyclable paper packaging for a premium Italian pasta brand. Following a complete overhaul of its packaging design, Antico Pastificio Umbro has designed and produced a paper bag with a viewing window for its premium …
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The key driver for brand growth is penetration, while innovation proves the key strategy for winning buyers. Idriss El Ganari, Managing Director, AME, Worldpanel Division, shares insights with Packaging MEA A decade of insights from Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint study confirms that increasing their penetration is by far the best way for brands to grow. …
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Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper, is investing nearly €65 million in three consumer flexible packaging plants in Europe in order to meet growing customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The European pet food market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a consistent rise in pet …
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This year’s international Earth Day takes place under the motto “Invest in Our Planet“. Supporting this call to action, Beiersdorf is transforming operations across its business and entire value chain to reduce emissions wherever possible. Here, product formulas and packaging play a key role. So far, the company has managed to lower its CO2 …
Colgate is rolling out its breakthrough recyclable tube in the US, using a bold message on its package. The tube’s limited-edition design says “Recycle Me!” Colgate-Palmolive’s tube is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the same plastic used for milk and detergent bottles. Recycling the tube alongside plastic bottles requires no extra steps. Traditionally, since …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced to the official change of name of its Uganda operations to Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU). This follows the recent consolidation of the operations of its bottling subsidiaries through the amalgamation of Century Bottling Company Limited (CBC) and Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited (RBC) to form a single operating …
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Fifty women plastic waste collectors have completed training in health and safety standards, and received guidelines for collection and waste management, which in turn is expected to empower over 500 waste collectors across the country. The women were awarded their graduation certificates at a handover ceremony at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Mozambique’s plant in …
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Ariel to offer its Ecoclic box in a new cardboard packaging which is designed to be child safe and easier to use. The new cardboard packaging is FSC certified and fully recyclable, made with minimum 70% recycled fibers. The scientists at Ariel have designed a reassuring ‘click’ feature to signal that the pack has …
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UBQ Materials, developer of advanced materials made from waste has announced that PepsiCo to expand its use of UBQ across its supply chain. The expansion to take place with the launch of PepsiCo’s eco-friendly Lay’s display stands, “Made with UBQ,” throughout Europe. Following PepsiCo’s successful pilot incorporating UBQ to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping pallets, the company is deepening …
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