Kraft Heinz has partnered with Polytag to deploy invisible UV tagging technology on packaging, marking a significant step toward data-driven recycling verification. The initiative uses Polytag’s EcoTrace system, which embeds invisible UV-readable codes directly onto packaging substrates such as PET bottles. These tags remain undetectable to consumers but are identified at …
Henkel and LyondellBasell develop bio circular polymer solution for toilet rim block packaging
LyondellBasell and Henkel have collaborated to develop a bio-circular polymer solution for the transparent plastic cage used in WC Frisch/Bref toilet rim block products, focusing on reducing reliance on fossil-based materials. The packaging component is produced through injection molding and incorporates a material composition of 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% …
Amcor improves cleaning system in closed loop recycled paint container initiative
Amcor has introduced an improved cleaning system within its closed-loop recycled paint container initiative, developed in partnership with Paint360, to enhance the recyclability and reuse of plastic paint packaging. Launched in 2022, the initiative focuses on recovering post-use paint containers, removing residual paint, and reprocessing the plastic into new paint …
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Amcor launches lightweight UniPak pot for dairy packaging
Zurich: Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy sector, aimed at reducing material usage while maintaining functional performance. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026 with intended use across global dairy packaging markets. The product is a lightweight, round 1 kg rigid …
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Croxsons launches Rightweight glass packaging designed to reduce bottle and jar weight by up to 30 percent
UK: Croxsons, has introduced its Rightweight® packaging approach aimed at reducing material use and associated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) costs while maintaining product performance. The initiative focuses on engineering bottles and jars with no excess weight while retaining strength, functionality and shelf presence. According to the company, the approach can reduce …
Unilever South Africa partners with Mpact to advance zero-waste operations
Unilever South Africa has partnered with Mpact Waste Management to implement integrated waste management systems across its manufacturing facilities in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg, as part of its efforts to reduce landfill dependency and improve material recovery. The collaboration is aimed at supporting Unilever’s zero waste to landfill ambition while strengthening traceability and efficiency in waste …
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Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy partner to develop one of Africa’s largest rPET production facilities by 2027
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a partnership with Nigerian Breweries Plc and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd to establish a large-scale food-grade recycled PET (rPET) production facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The planned facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of rPET resin …
Sulayr and TOMRA collaborate to scale tray-to-tray PET recycling in Europe
Sulayr Recycling, a Spain-based recycler specialising in thermoformed PET trays, has partnered with TOMRA Recycling to strengthen its tray-to-tray recycling operations and improve process stability for food-grade recycled PET production. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced optical sorting technologies into Sulayr’s industrial recycling process to handle complex post-consumer PET tray waste …
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UAE report highlights rising demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions
Demand for environmentally sustainable packaging solutions is increasing in the United Arab Emirates, according to findings released by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), which cited growing interest from businesses seeking alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. The update was shared by the MBRIF, an initiative of the UAE Ministry …
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Emirates Biotech joins European consortium to produce PLA from food waste
Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a project funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, to develop industrial production of bio-based chemicals derived from organic food waste. Announced on 12 March 2026 in Dubai, the four-year initiative has €27 million in funding and …
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