BEEAH, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. …
Plastlit and Gneuss Pioneering Food-Grade Polystyrene Recycling in Latin America
Plastlit S.A., a packaging company based in Ecuador, has developed a new method to integrate post-consumer polystyrene into food packaging, using Gneuss OMNI recycling technology. This marks a significant step toward sustainable packaging solutions in Latin America, particularly in Ecuador. Founded over 55 years ago, Plastlit initially focused on flexible packaging for the food industry …
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Metsä Group Expands Wood-Based Packaging with Muoto™ Pilot Sales
Espoo, Finland – Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, has commenced pre-commercial sales of its three-dimensional, wood-based packaging solution, Muoto™. The packaging, developed at a demo plant in collaboration with Valmet, has been in production in Äänekoski, Finland, since May 2022. Designed as a durable and recyclable alternative to plastic, Muoto is aimed …
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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 …
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IFFCO Group Highlights Sustainable Innovation at Food500 Summit and Gulfood 2025
Dubai, UAE: IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational FMCG company, marked three decades at Gulfood 2025 with a showcase featuring a range of products, including carbon-neutral oils and alternative proteins, as part of its focus on sustainable packaging and food innovation. In addition to its presence on the exhibition floor, IFFCO Group executives participated …
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ProAmpac presents fibre-based and recyclable packaging innovations at Packaging Innovations 2025
ProAmpac exhibited its latest recyclable and high-performance packaging solutions at Packaging Innovations 2025, which took place on February 12–13 at the NEC Birmingham. At Booth L80, the company highlighted advancements in fibre-based packaging, recyclable films, and food-to-go solutions. Kristy Paulin, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing at ProAmpac, stated, “At ProAmpac, we are …
Ericsson, iot squared, and Alshaya Group launch Connected Recycling Platform in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson and stc Group’s iot squared have introduced the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia, with Alshaya Group as the first adopter. The initiative aims to enhance waste management by diverting over 50% of Alshaya’s waste from landfills to recyclers, enabling the development of packaging with recycled content and improving waste tracking. …
Amazon trials biodegradable bags to boost circular economy
Amazon has initiated a trial for bio-based delivery bags in Spain as part of its efforts to develop sustainable packaging solutions. The new bags, made from European-sourced vegetable materials like corn starch and vegetable oils, are being tested for Amazon Fresh orders in Valencia. Developed in collaboration with Italian company Novamont (part of Versalis, …
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Unilever increases investment in packaging R&D to reduce virgin plastic usage
Unilever has significantly increased its investment in packaging research and development (R&D) to accelerate its efforts in reducing virgin plastic use. The company has more than doubled its investment in materials science and technology in recent years, focusing on sustainable solutions to achieve its plastic reduction goals. The Global Packaging R&D Centre, which …
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Taghleef opens Innovation Center in Italy to advance packaging film development
Taghleef Industries has launched a new Innovation Center at its San Giorgio di Nogaro site in Italy, aiming to drive advancements in packaging film technology. The global manufacturer, known for its polypropylene-based, biobased, and biodegradable films, has established this facility to support research and foster collaboration. The center is strategically located next to …
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