BASF has raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting higher sales and earnings in the second quarter of 2026, with improved performance in its Materials and Industrial Solutions businesses providing particular relevance for packaging and plastics markets. The German chemical group reported second-quarter sales of €17.2 billion, €2.4 billion higher …
Egypt moves towards EPR system for packaging waste
Egypt is advancing plans to implement an Extended Producer Responsibility system, with priority packaging materials set to form part of the first phase and producers and importers required to report packaging volumes placed on the Egyptian market. Egypt is moving towards the implementation of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system as part of its …
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Mondi launches 35% PCR mono-PP flow-wrap for recyclable wet wipes packaging
Mondi has introduced re/loop FlowWrap, a mono-material polypropylene packaging structure containing 35% post-consumer recycled content, for wet wipes used in home and personal care applications. The new form-fill-and-seal material is intended to replace conventional multi-material laminate structures that can be difficult to recycle. Mondi said the solution was developed in line …
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Bonnie Bio launches biodegradable paper oven tray liner in plastic-free packaging in South Africa
Bonnie Bio has introduced a pre-shaped, biodegradable paper liner for domestic oven trays, expanding its range of disposable kitchen products with a plastic-free format designed to reduce cleaning and replace aluminium foil in selected cooking applications. The liner is designed for trays used in 600mm-wide domestic ovens and features a …
Jordan expands e-waste recycling infrastructure with eight factories and 34 collection centres to support circular economy
Jordan has expanded its electronic waste recycling infrastructure by licensing eight specialised recycling factories and 34 collection centres as part of a national strategy to improve resource recovery, strengthen environmental protection and advance the country’s circular economy agenda, according to the Ministry of Environment. The initiative, announced in Amman on 13 …
Waste2Wear appoints Kwality Holdings to supply recycled-content shopping bags across Southern Africa
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 …