JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA – In a significant breakthrough for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Aramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC have successfully converted plastic waste-derived oil into certified circular polymers. This pioneering endeavor marks the first-ever achievement of its kind in the region, offering new hope for tackling the plastic waste …
CCL Label Earns APR Recognition for Polyolefin Shrink Sleeves on HDPE Container
Sioux Falls, United States – CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable label materials with the recognition of its polyolefin shrink sleeve technology, EcoFloat™, by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States. In the official …
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Aptar Beauty and Pinard Beauty Pack Unveil Revolutionary Fully Recyclable Airless Packaging Solution
Aptar Beauty and Pinard Beauty Pack have announced the launch of their latest innovation, Future Airless PET®. This groundbreaking product represents a significant step forward in the world of packaging, offering a fully recyclable, omnichannel, and high-capacity airless packaging solution. The driving force behind this development is the combination of Aptar’s Future PE pump …
Origin Materials and Husky Pave the Way for Sustainable Advanced Packaging
Origin Materials, Inc. a leading carbon-negative materials company, and Husky Technologies, a technology provider, have announced a significant step in the commercialization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for advanced packaging and other applications. Origin successfully integrated FDCA, a bio-based sustainable chemical, into PET, creating a …
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Krones Receives German Packaging Prize 2023 for Innovative Lightweight Bottle
In a world where sustainability and environmental consciousness take center stage, Krones, a prominent player in the packaging industry, has achieved a significant victory with its revolutionary lightweight bottle design. This innovation has earned the company accolades from the prestigious German Packaging Prize jury. Kim Cheng, the Managing Director of the …
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Reproflex3 Extends Partnership with XSYS for Enhanced Flexographic Printing
Reproflex3, a notable player in the flexographic printing industry, has announced an expansion of its partnership with XSYS, a leading provider of flexographic plates and systems. This move comes as Reproflex3 seeks to bolster its position in the global flexographic print market. Under the terms of the extended agreement, XSYS’s flexographic …
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Mondelēz International and Amcor Collaborate to Advance Circular Economy for Plastic Packaging
In a joint effort to bolster the circular economy for plastic packaging in Australia, global packaging leaders Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) and Amcor have come together to invest in Licella Advanced Recycling, a pioneer in advanced recycling technology. These investments will facilitate the construction of one of Australia’s …
SABIC Earns 2023 R&D 100 Award for Innovative Plastic-Based Resin Solution
SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has secured the 2023 R&D 100 Award, a prestigious global science and innovation accolade. The US-based R&D World magazine honored SABIC in the Mechanical/Materials category for its groundbreaking resin, which introduces a novel plastic-based design as an alternative to traditional metals. The award …
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EU Enacts 16th Amendment to Food Contact Plastic Regulation for Enhanced Food Safety
The European Commission has taken a significant step toward bolstering food safety by introducing the 16th Amendment to the Food Contact Plastic Regulation (EU 2023/1442). This regulatory update, recently published by the European Commission, brings about vital changes to substance authorizations and introduces new substances within the framework of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The …
Packaging specialist Alpla launches new ALPLA recycling brand
The ALPLA Group, a globally recognized plastic packaging company, has taken another step towards bolstering its commitment to sustainability and recycling with the launch of their new brand, ALPLArecycling. Since 2005, ALPLA has been investing in its recycling capacities, and the establishment of this new brand marks a significant milestone in …
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