The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced the formation of its Brand Owner Council on 14 October 2026 in Annapolis, Maryland, naming Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble as its inaugural members. The council is a new FPA membership category intended to bring brand owners into discussions with flexible …
Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid launch world’s first resealable fibre-based food tray
Gainesville, Georgia, USA – 12 October 2026: Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid have jointly announced the launch of what they describe as the world’s first commercially scalable resealable fibre-based food tray packaging solution, combining moulded fibre trays, peel-and-reseal lidding film and automated sealing technology for fresh proteins, produce, ready meals and other …
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CPA and GPCA sign agreement to advance packaging circularity in the GCC
The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) announced in Dubai on 15 September 2026 that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to advance packaging circularity across the UAE and wider GCC. The agreement establishes cooperation on policy engagement, knowledge exchange, industry advocacy, research, awareness …
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Majid Al Futtaim, Nestlé and Sparklo expand UAE in-store recycling programme
Majid Al Futtaim, Nestlé UAE and recycling-technology company Sparklo have formed a partnership to install AI-powered reverse vending machines at selected Carrefour stores across the UAE. The programme brings Nestlé UAE’s “Recycle to Break the Cycle” campaign into Carrefour locations operated by Majid Al Futtaim. The machines accept empty plastic …
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Hotpack reports 96% of their portfolio as environmentally friendly and recyclable
Hotpack has published its 2025 sustainability report, stating that 96% of its product portfolio has been validated as environmentally friendly and recyclable. Released in Dubai on 15 September 2026, “Our Impact. Our Future” covers the UAE-headquartered packaging manufacturer’s product development, manufacturing, workforce, sourcing, governance and community programmes. The report records …
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Boretech to supply ECC’s 4,000kg/h PET tray recycling line in Egypt
Boretech has signed a contract with Egyptian Chinese Company (ECC) to supply a 4,000kg-per-hour PET tray washing line for the GreenTech project in Egypt, aimed at producing recycled PET flakes for tray-to-tray applications. Announced on 17 July 2026, the installation is described by Boretech as the first dedicated PET tray washing …
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PAKPRO Kenya and Scouts launch TUWEZESHE program to promote recycling in 150 schools
PAKPRO Kenya and the Kenya Scouts Association launched a partnership on 17 September to provide environmental education and packaging-recovery activities for young people across Kenya. The collaboration includes the launch of TUWEZESHE, PAKPRO’s environmental education and awareness programme. It is intended to give young people knowledge, skills and practical tools for environmental …
DEWA employees recycle nearly 119,000 bottles and cans in Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority employees recycled 118,967 plastic bottles and aluminium cans during the first half of 2026 through smart collection machines installed across several DEWA buildings. Announced on 12 September 2026, the results form part of DEWA’s employee recycling initiative, launched in October 2022. Since its introduction, employees have deposited …
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Boretech and ECC plan Africa’s first dedicated PET-tray recycling line
Boretech has signed a contract with Egyptian Chinese Company (ECC) to supply a 4,000kg/h PET-tray washing line for the GreenTech project in Egypt, targeting closed-loop recycling of post-consumer packaging. The installation is described by Boretech as the first dedicated PET-tray washing project in Africa and the Middle East. It will convert used PET …
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SÜDPACK expands mono-PP spouted pouch range for European dairy market
SÜDPACK has expanded its CarbonLite PurePP mono-polypropylene laminate range to spouted pouches for cold-filled drinkable yogurt, skyr and dairy products, responding to demand for convenience and design-for-recycling requirements. The film is intended for use with polypropylene spouts, allowing the pack to enter the PP recycling stream where collection and processing systems …
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