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 …
Rite Foods steps up plastic recovery with 40-tonne collection drive in Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Rite Foods Limited has announced the recovery of an estimated 40 tonnes of plastic waste, much of it post-consumer packaging, during July in Lagos as part of the global Plastic Free July campaign. The effort is part of the company’s “Riteonthebeach” initiative, developed in partnership with Pop Beach Club and …
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KEPRO and NECC sign industry pact to strengthen waste accountability in Kenya
The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) and the National Environmental Complaints Committee (NECC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance coordination in addressing environmental challenges, with a focus on waste management and compliance. The agreement, formalized at a signing event attended by KEPRO CEO James Odongo and NECC CEO Mary Njogu, sets …
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Henkel reduces emissions in Technomelt Supra 130 Cool without changing product performance
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has announced a reduction in the carbon footprint of its hot melt adhesive, Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, while maintaining the product’s existing formulation and performance characteristics. The company reports a minimum 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions, measured from cradle to gate, across its European production network. Used …
UPM and Royal Vaassen introduce fibre-based alternative to plastic and aluminium packaging
UPM Specialty Papers and Royal Vaassen have jointly developed new fibre-based barrier paper solutions intended to replace plastic and aluminium laminates in food and consumer packaging. The solutions respond to the increasing demand for recyclable materials as the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) recyclability requirements approach. The Barryrwrap concept, developed by Royal …
Bluewater provides plastic-free hydration at Thrive by WHX in Cape Town
Bluewater, the Swedish water technology company, partnered with Thrive by WHX as the Official Hydration Partner at Africa’s leading sport and wellness exhibition, held from 2–4 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The three-day summit, which is the flagship wellness, sport, and longevity event of the World Health Expo, welcomed more …
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