Hotpack Earns EcoVadis Gold, Joins Top 5 % of Global Firms

Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered packaging company, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the group in the top 5 per cent of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis ratings evaluate performance across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. According to the 2025 EcoVadis scorecard, …

Aptar Closures to Debut Next-Gen Tamper-Evident Sports Caps at Drinktec 2025

      Aptar Closures is set to unveil a trio of next-generation sports beverage closures at Drinktec 2025, taking place September 15–19 in Munich. The company will showcase its new solutions—NexTE, Rocket, and Balance—at Hall C6, Stand C6-342, positioning them as a response to evolving industry demands in safety, consumer convenience, and recyclability.   …

Hotpack Releases 2024 Carbon Footprint Report, Outlines Emission Reduction Targets

Hotpack has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint Report for 2024 ,disclosing emissions data and outlining reduction strategies across its operations in the MENA region. The company reported total emissions of 53,320 tons of CO₂ equivalent for the year, broken down as 16,963 tons from direct emissions (Scope 1), 30,579 tons from electricity use (Scope 2), …

KHS and Husky Sets Lightweight Record with 5.89g PET Bottle for Still Beverages

  KHS Group and Husky Technologies have announced the development of an ultra-lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed for still beverages, claiming a 30% reduction in material use compared to standard containers. The 591mL bottle weighs 5.89 grams and, according to KHS, can be manufactured entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The companies said the design …

Jokey Launches New PET Packaging Line Using Recycled Materials for Sustainability

    Packaging manufacturer Jokey is introducing a new line of PET packaging produced using the Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) process, incorporating a significant proportion of recycled rPET plastic sourced from post-consumer waste. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. The new product line, based at Jokey’s Kędzierzyn-Koźle …

IFC Supports PET Recycling Initiative in West Africa

  Accra, Ghana: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Ghana-based Mohinani Group to advance plastic recycling in West Africa. As part of the initiative, IFC will provide a $37 million loan to Mohinani subsidiaries Polytank Ghana and Sonnex Packaging Nigeria to establish polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling …

Nestlé Purina expands pyramid-shaped cat food with innovative packaging

  Nestlé Purina PetCare is expanding its pyramid-shaped wet cat food in Europe and the United States as part of its strategy to focus on fewer but more impactful innovations.   In Europe, the new variant—featuring transparent jelly with finely diced tender cuts in salmon, chicken, or white fish—will launch under the Purina Gourmet Revelations …

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 …

Coca-Cola Nigeria opens advanced Packaging Collection Hub to drive recycling

  The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, encompassing Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), has launched a state-of-the-art Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos. It has been designed to process up to 13,000 metric tonnes of plastic bottles annually, which has augmented Nigeria’s recycling infrastructure and fostered a circular economy.   “This facility …