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ALPLA and Refriango launch inhouse plant in Angola for sustainable packaging

  Packaging specialist ALPLA and beverage producer Refriango have commenced production at their new inhouse plant, ALPLA SOPRO, located directly at the Refriango site in Viana, Angola. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and capacity while reducing their carbon footprint. ALPLA SOPRO specializes in manufacturing safe, affordable, and sustainable plastic bottles, directly connected to Refriango’s …

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Amcor launches sustainable packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers

  Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, has collaborated with Kimberly Clark to launch packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers in Peru. The new packaging contains 30% recycled materials, offering a more sustainable option for the diapers made with certified, plant-based fibers.   The bags, designed and produced by Amcor for Kimberly Clark, aim …

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Consumer demand drives F&B Industry’s shift towards sustainable packaging

  Research indicates a shift among food and beverage (F&B) companies towards reducing plastic use, largely driven by consumer demand for sustainability. Three of the top five commitments by businesses now focus on plastic reduction, with 77% expressing readiness to bear the cost of sustainable practices. This shift reflects the industry’s response to consumer preferences …

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Siegwerk develops fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food

  Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Collaborating with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company has produced …

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BOBST’s sustainability commitment and innovations shine ahead of drupa 2024

  Sustainability, a key focus in the lead-up to drupa 2024, demands commitment, collaboration, and ongoing innovation. With the target year for many sustainability goals set for 2025, including the Global Commitment for a circular economy for plastics, progress has been notable, with signatories outperforming their peers in tackling plastic waste. However, many of the …

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Arkema completes acquisition of Dow’s flexible packaging adhesives business

  Arkema, a global specialty chemicals company, has reached an agreement to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a move set to bolster Arkema’s presence in the flexible packaging market. The acquisition, valued at US$150 million, encompasses a business generating approximately US$250 million in annual sales for Dow.   “The proposed acquisition will significantly …

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Siegwerk and Borouge collaborate to develop Fully Recyclable Mono-Material Solutions

  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 …

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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 …

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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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