In the latest ESG Risk Rating by Sustainalytics, Crown Holdings, Inc. has emerged as the top performer in the Containers & Packaging category. The assessment, which evaluates corporate sustainability across various metrics, places Crown ahead of 105 peer organizations. Notably, Crown is among the mere 3% of over 16,200 assessed companies to achieve an …
Sidel unveils StarLITE®-R Nitro: High-resistance bottle base for nitrogen-dosed products
Sidel has introduced the StarLITE®-R Nitro, a new bottle base designed for nitrogen-dosed still beverages and edible oils, made entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The StarLITE®-R Nitro features a distinctive ‘wave’ design, differing from traditional petaloid shapes, and has been tested under industrial conditions to ensure high bottle resilience and quality. Laurent Naveau, …
Berry launches fully recyclable, customizable Domino bottle featuring recycled plastic
Berry Global Group, Inc., a prominent player in sustainable packaging, has introduced the Domino bottle—a customizable rectangular design crafted from up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. Targeting the beauty, home, and personal care sectors, this 250ml bottle features a 75-millimeter-wide front face, alongside customizable side panels that allow branding on all four sides. …
Middle East forges sustainable path in packaging on heels of World Environment Day
As Dubai Municipality announced a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic and paper variants, effective June 1st, the world celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th. Dubai Municipality’s move marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. This move aligns with the broader mission to curb non-biodegradable single-use plastic waste and …
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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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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Valley Water enhances production capacity with new PET plant in partnership with SMI
Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …
Greiner Packaging extends partnership with Plastic Bank to combat plastic pollution
Greiner Packaging, a prominent player in the packaging industry, has announced the extension of its partnership with Plastic Bank for the third time. The partnership, initiated in 2019, aims to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability. Since its inception, the collaboration has led to the collection of over 610 tons of plastic waste, …
Coca-Cola introduces new Lightweight PET bottle designs
The Coca-Cola Company has announced the launch of redesigned PET bottles that are lighter in weight for its sparkling beverage portfolio. This move is part of the company’s broader commitment to creating a circular economy for its packaging. The redesigned 12-, 16.9-, and 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid Refreshments, and …
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PepsiCo launches bubly burst™: A new flavourful sparkling water option
PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new product, bubly burst™, marking another entry into the sparkling water market. Following the success of bubly sparkling water introduced in 2018, the company aims to diversify its offerings with this latest addition. Described as a “refreshing, flavor-forward, lightly sweetened sparkling water beverage with bold fruit …
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