Batelco, a telecommunications company under the Beyon Group, has introduced SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic, making it the first operator in Bahrain to adopt this environmentally focused initiative. The new Eco-SIM cards are produced using 100% recycled polystyrene, primarily sourced from discarded refrigerators and other household appliances. The move …
Coveris develops new label technology for Rowse Honey’s Manuka range
Coveris has partnered with Rowse® Honey, a Valeo Foods Group brand, to deliver a redesigned packaging solution for the Rowse Manuka Honey range, introducing advanced label technology aimed at improving product visibility, differentiation, and environmental impact. The packaging revamp features label innovations developed and printed by Coveris, following a nine-month development …
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Mondi, Kelpi and Guardpack trial seaweed and paper-based sachet materials
Mondi has partnered with UK-based biomaterials developer Kelpi and sachet manufacturer Guardpack to conduct early-stage trials of seaweed- and paper-based materials for wet wipe and liquid-filled sachet packaging. The initiative reflects growing efforts within the packaging sector to address the environmental limitations of conventional plastic sachets, which remain difficult to recycle through existing waste collection …
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Canon Middle East Elevates Packaging Innovation Through Certified Consultant Program
Canon Middle East is driving packaging innovation forward with its Canon Certified Printing Consultant (CCPC) program, which recently marked the graduation of its first cohort at a ceremony in Dubai. The year-long initiative, launched in 2024, is reshaping the role of print professionals by equipping them with the skills to deliver cutting-edge packaging …
Polysmart invests $60 million in Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling facility
Polysmart Packaging Limited has announced a $60 million investment to build Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling plant, with completion targeted for July 2026, according to Guardian Nigeria. The new facility, set to begin operations in phases starting March 2026, will have the capacity to process 100,000 tons of mixed plastics annually. This includes food-grade recycled polyethylene …
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Rotatek to install Universal 850 press at Mudrika as global reference site
Rotatek, under the Vinsak Group, has confirmed the installation of its new Universal 850 hybrid press at Mudrika Labels’ Vasai facility in India. The move establishes Mudrika as the global reference site for the Universal 850 platform, with commissioning and application validation scheduled for completion by April 2026. With an 850 …
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Husky introduces PET closures to support mono-material beverage packaging
Husky Technologies has developed a mono-material beverage packaging solution that uses PET closures instead of traditional HDPE or PP alternatives. The system, based on the company’s HyCAP SecuRE+ technology, is intended to improve recycling outcomes by standardising materials across the bottle and closure. Conventional beverage bottles are typically made from …
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DataLase introduces label-free clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles
DataLase has launched a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles designed to replace conventional labels and reduce overall packaging material use. The development responds to growing industry efforts to eliminate film and paper labels while maintaining required product information, traceability and on-shelf visibility. The coating is designed for application through spray-coating …
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DS Smith and Serele SupeR launch fibre-based tomato punnets to replace ten million plastic packages
DS Smith has partnered with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele SupeR to replace ten million single-use plastic packages with fibre-based corrugated cardboard solutions for fresh tomato products. The project was implemented following an assessment of existing plastic packaging formats and resulted in the development of four recyclable corrugated punnets designed for different cherry tomato …
Amcor and Laïta win Zero Impact Packaging Trophy for recyclable cheese packaging
Amcor and French dairy cooperative Laïta have been recognised at the 2025 Zero Impact Packaging Trophies in the ‘flexible – complex packaging’ category for a new recyclable packaging solution for Paysan Breton Emmental cheese blocks. The award recognises the replacement of a previous non-recyclable multi-material structure with Amcor’s AmPrima® PP film in …
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