Siegwerk and Borouge have joined forces to co-develop 100% recyclable mono-material solutions, aiming to advance packaging design for a circular economy. This partnership seeks to replace multi-material packaging with advanced mono-material structures, offering the same performance while being easier to recycle. “The switch to mono-material packaging is an essential lever to ease the …
Nesquik® introduces Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Labels for Bottles
Nestlé has announced the conversion of its Nesquik ready-to-drink portfolio to a new recyclable shrink sleeve label, designed to enhance recycling ease for consumers. The shrink sleeve, which conforms to the bottle, utilizes light-blocking print technology and is compatible with the U.S. recycling stream. This innovation makes Nesquik the first Nestlé product on shelves …
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SABIC, Napco, and FONTE introduce Saudi Arabia’s first fully recycled bread packaging
SABIC, Napco, and FONTE have partnered to introduce Saudi Arabia’s first bread packaging made from fully recycled post-consumer plastic. This collaboration aims to promote the use of mass balance certified circular polyethylene from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio for sustainable bread bags. Napco National, a Saudi manufacturer, produces the bags using food-contact PE grades derived from …
Sparklo leads recycling efforts, recycles 14.5M plastic bottles in UAE
Sparklo, a global leader in AI-driven cleantech solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize recycling and promote sustainability in the UAE. Since its launch a little over a year ago, Sparklo has installed 170 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), called Sparklomats, across the UAE, collaborating with leaders in different industries such …
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UPM Raflatac receives APR Design® recognition for BOPP label solution
UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for three types of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label products for their compatibility with HDPE and PP package recycling. These include Undecorated BOPP with hotmelt adhesive, Undecorated BOPP with RW85C, and Metalized undecorated BOPP …
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GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer receives US Compostability certification
GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria. CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected …
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Sidel unveils innovative aseptic packaging solutions at Djazagro 2024
Sidel is set to showcase its cutting-edge expertise in aseptic packaging solutions at Djazagro 2024, held at Djazagro B0333, Hall 3. The event, attracting professionals from various sectors including processing, filling, and packaging, is scheduled from April 22 to 25, 2025, at the SAFEX Exhibition Park in Algiers. Among the highlights is Sidel’s …
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TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP launch a recycled plastic closure
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP have partnered to introduce a novel closure crafted from recycled material. The joint venture unveils a closure designed for 20-liter lubricant packaging, incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) while adhering to DIN 60 standards for lubricants. TotalEnergies Lubrifiants will equip its premium 20-liter lubricant cans from France and Belgium …
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Kenya plastic producers unite for sustainable packaging solutions
Kenya plastic producers and users are addressing plastic pollution through the #LetsBeClear Innovation Challenge, led by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) and WWF Kenya. The challenge aims to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging by transitioning colored plastic to clear PET and eliminating problematic additives from HDPE bottles and jars. This aligns with the …
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FDA clears Borealis’ Borcycle™ M recycled plastics for food-grade packaging use
Borealis has secured two Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), granting approval for its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) to be utilized in food-grade packaging across regions under FDA jurisdiction. This regulatory not only fulfills the escalating demand for premium recycled materials suited for stringent …
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