Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert Introduce Crates Made from Used Beverage Cartons

    Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert have announced the launch of new transport crates manufactured using polyAl derived from used beverage cartons. The innovation will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam from 1 to 2 April 2025.   Schoeller Allibert, a global player in returnable transport packaging, developed the crates by …

Berry Global Launches High-Purity Recycled Polymer for Non-Contact-Sensitive Packaging

      Berry Global has introduced a new post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer specifically designed for non-contact-sensitive packaging in the homecare and industrial sectors. The innovation, named *CleanStream® Home and Industrial*, is engineered to meet stringent technical demands while maximizing the use of recycled content.   The polymer employs similar processes used in Berry’s …

Printech Middle East Partners with Shubham Extrusions to Enhance Blown Film Technology

  Printech Middle East LLC has formed a partnership with Shubham Extrusions to introduce advanced blown film extrusion technology to the Middle East. The collaboration will offer solutions such as 3-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines, as well as Automatic IBC systems, aimed at addressing the region’s industrial needs.     “This partnership reflects a shared …

Husky Technologies Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of MGS Healthcare Manufacturing’s Multishot Product Line

      Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding solutions, has announced the acquisition of secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing (MGS). MGS, a provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, has transferred its Multishot product line to Husky as part of a strategic move to focus more on its …

Masafi’s 100% rPET bottles: A sip towards a sustainable future.

Masafi Leads the Way with Sustainable Mountain Water in 100% Recycled Bottles

Masafi, a leading brand in the UAE’s bottled water industry, is making significant strides toward sustainability with the launch of its new 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottle. According to a report in Khaleej Times. This eco-friendly packaging innovation highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and supports the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals, aiming …

100% Recycled Content: Berry Global and Mars Launch Fully Sustainable Packaging

Berry Global and Mars have announced the switch of Mars’ pantry jars for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® brands to 100% recycled plastic, excluding the jar lids. This update follows a 2022 launch of jars made with 15% recycled plastic, marking a significant step in their ongoing sustainability collaboration. The new jars, available in 60-, 81-, …

BEEAH Partners with Greenthesis to Launch First PE Film Recycling Facility in the Middle East

  BEEAH, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. …

Plastlit and Gneuss Pioneering Food-Grade Polystyrene Recycling in Latin America

Plastlit S.A., a packaging company based in Ecuador, has developed a new method to integrate post-consumer polystyrene into food packaging, using Gneuss OMNI recycling technology. This marks a significant step toward sustainable packaging solutions in Latin America, particularly in Ecuador. Founded over 55 years ago, Plastlit initially focused on flexible packaging for the food industry …

Oasis Water introduces South Africa first recyclable 10L PET dispenser bottle

  Oasis Water has launched South Africa’s first fully recyclable 10L PET refill dispenser bottle, marking a step towards reducing plastic waste in the country. The initiative aligns with growing efforts to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable packaging solutions.   Addressing Plastic Pollution Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with seabirds …

ArabPlast 2025: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in the Plastics Industry

  ArabPlast 2025 concluded on a high note earlier last month, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for industrial innovation and sustainability. Held under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, the 17th edition gathered over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with 12 dedicated national pavilions.   The …