An empowerment fund established by packaging producer responsibility organisation Petco is beginning to show results in advancing small and medium-sized businesses within South Africa’s recycling sector. The Petco Empowerment Fund, financed through contributions from producer members and other partners, provides financial and technical support to B-BBEE Level 1 enterprises. The initiative is intended to expand …
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ALPLAindustrial, the industrial packaging division of the ALPLA Group, has introduced its first canister made of up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) HDPE to receive United Nations approval for the transport of hazardous materials. The canister, excluding the closure, is designed for use in sectors such as chemicals and construction. The approval marks a first …
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Tadweer Group has acquired Masdar’s stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant, joining BEEAH as a new partner in the Emirates Waste-to-Energy joint venture. The agreement, which remains subject to standard closing conditions, represents a strategic realignment among three of the UAE’s major sustainability-focused entities. Masdar, officially known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, is …
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Dortmund, August 19, 2025 – KHS GmbH has received a platinum medal from EcoVadis for the first time, placing the company among the top one percent of over 150,000 organizations assessed worldwide. The rating platform recognized the Dortmund-based systems provider for its progress in sustainability, with KHS achieving 86 out of 100 points, up from …
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Packaging manufacturer Mondi has partnered with French pet food producer Saga Nutrition to develop recyclable mono-material packaging for dry pet food products. The collaboration aims to reduce waste and align with circular economy targets by replacing traditional multi-material plastic with a single-material solution. Launched in October 2024, the new packaging is …
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A subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has agreed to divest its approximately 50% stake in IFCO Group to Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm focused on infrastructure and real assets. The deal positions Stonepeak as a joint and equal owner alongside Triton, which remains a committed partner in the business. …
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Huhtamaki Egypt has received the Golden License from the Egyptian Cabinet to establish a molded fiber packaging plant in Sadat City, Monufia Governorate. The facility, set to open in August 2026, will be developed with a total investment of EGP 1.47 billion. The plant will cover 22,000 square meters and …
SIG has introduced a new recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging solution for wine, using its SIG Terra RecShield BD laminate and SIG Terra FlexTap. The new offering is designed to meet the performance demands of wine distribution while also aligning with recyclability criteria. The bag-in-box format marks SIG’s first wine packaging to be recognized under the APR …
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The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and the Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) have partnered with Saudi Arabia’s women-led technology company Naqaa Solutions for Environmental Services to advance packaging waste reduction and recovery efforts in the Kingdom. Through the company’s platform, Lesser App, the initiative will implement targeted PET plastic collection …
[Nairobi, Kenya – July 31, 2025] A regional learning exchange on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circularity concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, following a week-long engagement between Kenyan and Rwandan stakeholders. The initiative, organised by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment and GIZ (WCE Project), focused on sharing …
