Nexgen Packaging has opened its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant step for the global provider of apparel brand identification and packaging products. The event, attended by dignitaries including His Excellency Hon. William Samoei Ruto, Ph.D., C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya, and Meg Whitman, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, highlighted Nexgen’s …
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Starbucks has unveiled a new line of cold drink cups aimed at reducing plastic waste. These cups, available in tall, grande, venti, and trenta sizes, are set to debut this month in stores across the U.S. and Canada. The company estimates that this move will prevent over 13.5 million pounds of plastic from ending …
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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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UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for three types of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label products for their compatibility with HDPE and PP package recycling. These include Undecorated BOPP with hotmelt adhesive, Undecorated BOPP with RW85C, and Metalized undecorated BOPP …
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GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria. CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected …
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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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Following promising results from the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has announced the commencement of a pre-engineering project in tandem with the demo phase for a potential first commercial-scale factory. Muoto™ packages, renewable and recyclable bioproducts, find applications in takeaway, berry, tray, and combo packaging. Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, has taken …
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Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved a significant milestone in the food packaging industry with the launch of the first food packaging trays made entirely from 100% recycled PET (rPET) derived exclusively from trays. This breakthrough, part of kp’s Tray2Tray® initiative, marks a departure from the previous practice of using increasingly higher proportions of recovered …
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At drupa 2024, the new Touchpoint Sustainability (tps) forum will highlight the print and paper industry’s role in global sustainable transformation. This central forum, running from May 28 to June 7, focuses on the industry’s achievements often overlooked by the broader audience. Approximately 30 exhibitors will present best practice examples across the value chain, …
Henkel launches an engagement program on climate action for its worldwide suppliers. Henkel has announced the launch of a new initiative, “Climate Connect,” aimed at working closely with its suppliers worldwide to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The program, part of Henkel’s net-zero pathway ambition, will focus on transparent data collection, training, and targeted actions …
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