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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 …

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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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Unilever inaugurates OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia

    Unilever has inaugurated a new OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia in 2026, expanding its local manufacturing capacity while integrating recyclable polyethylene (PE) packaging bottles for the product range. The facility was launched to strengthen regional supply chains and support sustainability goals, with the detergent packaged in recyclable plastic bottles produced …

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Ekoroll launches disposable paper ashtray for hospitality and public spaces

      Ekoroll has introduced a disposable paper ashtray designed to support cleaner outdoor environments in hospitality venues and public spaces. The product is manufactured primarily from paper-based materials and is intended for single use in areas where smoking waste is commonly generated.     The ashtray is produced using folded paperboard structures that …

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Innovia Films launches P2G recyclable BOPP film for fresh produce flow wrap packaging

      Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging applications for fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables.     The film has been designed to support respiration control by optimising gas transmission rates, helping maintain the freshness and quality of packaged produce throughout the supply …

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UPM and ANDRITZ introduce recycling programme for used paper machine clothing

      UPM has introduced a recycling programme for used paper machine clothing (PMC) in collaboration with technology group ANDRITZ and German recycling specialist HolyPoly. The initiative aims to recover polymer materials from industrial fabrics used in paper manufacturing and return them to productive use.     Paper machine clothing consists of synthetic forming …

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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging

      Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures.     The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …

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