Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end. The 135,000-tonne capacity …
Nefab and Nokia develop fiber-based packaging to cut plastic waste in 5G hardware supply chain
Nefab and Nokia have jointly developed a new fiber-based packaging solution for Nokia’s 5G radio frequency (RF) modules, replacing traditional plastic cushioning with Nefab’s FiberFlute material. The solution has been named a finalist for the Nokia Diamond Award 2025 in the Sustainability category, which recognizes suppliers contributing to Nokia’s environmental goals through …
Mohinani and Norfund partner to boost plastic recycling in Ghana and Nigeria
The Mohinani Group has partnered with Norfund, the Norwegian government’s investment fund for developing countries, to expand its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) operations in Ghana and Nigeria. The investment will support infrastructure development aimed at increasing recycling capacity and reducing reliance on virgin plastics in food-grade packaging. The initiative follows Mohinani’s …
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DS Smith and BSH Nazarje replace EPS in Bosch blender packaging with fibre-based alternative
DS Smith, has collaborated with BSH Nazarje, part of the BSH Home Appliances Group in Slovenia, to eliminate expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) from Bosch household blender packaging. The new corrugated cardboard solution, branded as DS Smith Universal Protection for Household Blenders, replaces EPS inserts previously used in Bosch hand mixer packaging. …
Mondi adds white digital printing to corrugated packaging portfolio
Mondi has expanded its digital printing capabilities for corrugated packaging with the addition of white ink, offering new options for brand visibility and design flexibility. Announced on 17 September 2025, the move makes Mondi one of the first companies to provide this feature in its six-colour digital printing range. The development responds to rising demand …
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SIG and partners launch Egypt’s first closed-loop recycling system for beverage cartons
SIG, in collaboration with GIZ Egypt, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen, has launched Egypt’s first fully operational closed-loop recycling system for aseptic beverage cartons. The initiative, “Green Jobs from a Box,” is backed by long-standing industry partners Beyti – an Almarai subsidiary – and Juhayna Food Industries. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for …
Safripol, Polyoak, and Packamama bring South Africa’s first flat PET wine bottle to market
Safripol, in partnership with Polyoak Packaging and UK-based Packamama, has introduced South Africa’s first locally manufactured flat wine bottle made from recycled PET. The innovation is now being produced in Cape Town and marks a significant shift in wine packaging aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving logistics. The bottle …
Mondi and Ekornes replace plastic mattress wrap with recyclable paper-based solution
Mondi has partnered with Norwegian furniture manufacturer Ekornes to introduce a paper-based packaging system for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the company’s previous plastic-based solution. The new CompressWrap system, developed by Mondi, combines two types of FunctionalBarrier Paper to ensure secure compression and transport of mattresses. In the first stage, FunctionalBarrier Paper …
Coveris rolls out monomaterial tray for refrigerated goods with resealing feature
Coveris has launched a new resealable monomaterial tray solution designed for refrigerated food applications. Named MonoFlexBP, the tray is intended to replace non-recyclable, multi-material packaging while extending product shelf life and improving consumer convenience. Designed as part of Coveris’ No Waste mission, the MonoFlexBP tray features an advanced resealing mechanism …
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TIPA and Bio4Pack roll out certified compostable produce labels amid EU packaging reforms
TIPA Compostable Packaging, along with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a certified home-compostable label for fresh produce in partnership with Bio4Life, a company specializing in compostable adhesive technology. The labels combine TIPA’s compostable film with Bio4Life’s adhesive, BioTak, which is fully certified to European compost standards. The resulting product is …