Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace. …
Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures launch world’s first paper bottle with fiber cap
Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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Henkel achieves 100% renewable electricity milestone in Kenya
Henkel has reached a significant sustainability milestone with its Nairobi manufacturing site now powered entirely by renewable electricity. This achievement underscores Kenya’s role as a leader in the transition to clean energy. The Nairobi facility is one of eight manufacturing sites within Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit in the Middle East and Africa …
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SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil
SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials. The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …
Borouge transports over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins via Etihad Rail in first year
Borouge Plc has transported over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins during its first year of operations with Etihad Rail. Since September 2023, more than 36,000 containers of Borouge’s products have been moved from Al Ruwais Industrial City to Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port using the UAE’s National Rail Network. The rail service, operated by Etihad Rail …
Tetra Pak launches ‘Made, Consumed, and Recycled in Saudi Arabia’ campaign
Tetra Pak has unveiled its ‘Made, Consumed, and Recycled in Saudi Arabia’ campaign, celebrating 44 years of operations in the Kingdom. The initiative highlights the company’s contributions to local economic growth, food security, and sustainability, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. Operating in the Kingdom since 1980, Tetra Pak has positioned its …
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Amazon’s SIBC and SIOC Packaging: A shift towards sustainable fulfilment
In a move to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability, Amazon has rebranded its “Ships in Own Container” (SIOC) program to “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP). This initiative allows sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to ship products in their own branded packaging, eliminating the need for Amazon-added materials. By minimizing excess packaging, sellers …
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Sheffield Hallam students win Deliveroo competition for sustainable packaging design
Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product. The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …
B!POD introduces sustainable food vacuum containers using SABIC’s ocean-bound plastic resin
B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has partnered with chemicals giant SABIC to launch a line of food vacuum system containers made from ocean-bound plastic (OBP). The containers utilize SABIC’s circular polypropylene (PP), sourced from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, and are designed to meet stringent food safety standards while addressing the global issue of …
Epson earns EcoVadis platinum rating for sustainability
Seiko Epson Corporation has been awarded a platinum rating for sustainability by EcoVadis, a global provider of business sustainability ratings. The recognition places Epson among the top 1% of companies in its industry, particularly for its efforts in environmental practices, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. EcoVadis assesses more than 13,000 …
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