Waste2Wear has appointed Kwality Holdings as its exclusive partner for South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, with reusable shopping bags made from post-consumer recycled plastic forming the initial focus of the agreement. The partnership will give retailers, hospitality operators and other businesses in Southern Africa access to Waste2Wear’s portfolio of recycled …
EuPIA clarifies PPWR duties for MEA packaging exporters
The European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) has clarified the information printing ink suppliers must provide to packaging manufacturers ahead of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation becoming applicable on 12 August 2026. The guidance is relevant to Middle East and African printers, converters and exporters supplying packaging or packaged goods to …
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Dubai Municipality and Enviroserve sign strategic agreement to to strengthen e-waste recycling in Dubai
Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation with Enviroserve Services LLC to strengthen the safe management, collection, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment across the emirate. The agreement, announced in Dubai on 26 June 2026, supports the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 and the …
Paranova launches paper-based punnets for Flavourfresh tomatoes
Paranova Print and Packaging has introduced FibreFresh paper-based punnets for Flavourfresh’s limited-edition Tomalina tomato range, launched in Asda stores for the UK summer season. The new format has been developed as an alternative to conventional all-plastic fresh produce packs, combining a paper-based tray with heat-sealing capability for retail tomato …
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Compass Group & Ireland rolls out Cauli smart reusable packaging system to cut foodservice waste
Compass Group UK & Ireland is expanding the deployment of Cauli’s reusable food and drink packaging system across its operations following a proof-of-concept phase, as the foodservice group works to reduce single-use packaging waste. The rollout is being extended across high-volume operating environments within Compass’ Restaurant Associates Group, Eurest, Chartwells and Healthcare …
L’Oréal Middle East climate pledge puts refill packaging and circular retail in focus
L’Oréal Middle East has signed the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, reinforcing its sustainability commitments while placing refillable packaging and circular retail models at the centre of its regional strategy. The announcement was made during the third edition of the L’Oréal For the …
Tadweer Group to upgrade Al Ain recycling facility to process 400,000 tonnes of waste annually
Tadweer Group has awarded a contract to Bou Chalhoub Metrix General Contracting to upgrade, reconstruct and commission the Al Ain Material Recovery Facility, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s waste recovery infrastructure and circular economy capacity. The upgraded facility will be designed to process 400,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, serving Al …
L’Oréal launches global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign to promote refillable beauty packaging
L’Oréal has launched the latest edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, expanding efforts to promote refillable packaging across its beauty, skincare, fragrance, makeup and haircare brands. Timed to coincide with World Refill Day on 16 June, the initiative focuses on increasing consumer awareness and adoption of refill formats as part …
Al Bayader International to invest AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park
National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually. The development is designed to strengthen …
Türkiye to launch beverage packaging deposit return system from 1 July
According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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