Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), in partnership with Al Rayan Bank and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, marked International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3 with the launch of a nationwide reusable bag campaign under the slogan “I am not made of plastic.” The initiative introduced …
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Dammam, Saudi Arabia – His Excellency Bandar AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, has inaugurated PepsiCo’s expanded manufacturing plant in Dammam’s 2nd Industrial City, signaling the company’s ongoing investment in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector. The SAR 300 million ($80 million) expansion is part of PepsiCo’s broader SAR 9 billion ($2.4 …
Researchers from Japan’s RIKEN institute and the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that dissolves completely in seawater within one to three hours, with no toxic residue or microplastic byproducts. The material is made from food-safe components and utilizes ionic bonds that remain stable during use but rapidly disintegrate in …
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Emirates Printing Press (EPP) has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. The accolade places EPP among the top 5 percent of companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis, a platform that assesses corporate sustainability across environmental, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement pillars. EPP undertook …
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From September 23 to 25, FACHPACK 2025 will convene packaging professionals in Nuremberg under the theme “Transition in Packaging,” spotlighting sustainability, circular economy and evolving regulations affecting the sector. Henkel Adhesive Technologies will exhibit a suite of resource-efficient solutions for end-of-line packaging and fiber-based pack optimization at Hall 1, Booth 153. …
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Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered packaging company, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the group in the top 5 per cent of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis ratings evaluate performance across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. According to the 2025 EcoVadis scorecard, …
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LuLu Group has inaugurated its 24th outlet in Qatar at North Plaza Mall, Umm Al Amad, with a strong focus on sustainability and customer convenience. The store was officially opened on October 13, 2024, by prominent Qatari businessman Sheikh Faysal Khalifa Sultan Al-Thani, in the presence of dignitaries including the Indian Ambassador …
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Mondi has announced a significant achievement in sustainable paper production, securing Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze status for its uncoated fine paper portfolio from the Merebank mill in South Africa. This makes Mondi the first and only company in South Africa to receive this globally recognized certification for paper products, underscoring its …
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In a move to strengthen circular economy practices and bolster sustainable development in the Jordan Valley, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the European Union, has officially inaugurated a plastic recycling facility in Deir Alla. The new plant, designed …
Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …
