Dania Agricultural has adopted ExxonMobil’s Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 resin to develop a more sustainable and cost-efficient mulch film, in collaboration with ExxonMobil’s recently launched Signature Polymers portfolio. The shift to Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 allowed Dania Agricultural to replace a traditional C4LL-based formulation, leading to notable environmental and …
‘The Good Cut’ Tackles Microplastic Waste with Simple Packaging Shift
Madhur Sugar and Dentsu Creative Webchutney have introduced ‘The Good Cut’—a packaging redesign aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastic pack openings, in a bid to address microplastic pollution from everyday packaging. India produces nearly 392,000 tonnes of microplastics annually, with small plastic snips from packaging among the contributors. The Good Cut proposes …
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Gen Z Drives Demand for Sustainable Packaging, McKinsey Survey Finds
A new global survey by McKinsey & Company reveals that younger consumers—especially Gen Z—are leading the shift in attitudes toward sustainable packaging, with notable differences across age and income groups. Drawing on responses from over 11,000 individuals in 11 countries representing two-thirds of global GDP, the study highlights that while cost and quality remain top …
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K 2025: Kuraray Showcases Packaging Innovations Aimed at Sustainability and Recyclability
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf (October 8–15), Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray will highlight a suite of packaging solutions designed to align with tightening global sustainability regulations and circular economy goals. Of particular interest to businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), these developments offer practical pathways to meet new recycling standards, reduce …
Emirates Biotech and UAEU Partner to Strengthen PLA Innovation
Emirates Biotech has entered into a research collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to advance the development of Polylactic Acid (PLA), a bio-based, biodegradable polymer with growing relevance to the packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa. The initiative will focus on enhancing the performance and environmental viability …
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UFlex Launches FSSAI-Approved rPET Pellet for Food Packaging
UFlex, a major flexible packaging manufacturer, has introduced a new single-pellet resin that blends recycled PET with virgin PET for direct use in food and beverage packaging. The innovation meets India’s new food safety and sustainability regulations and could significantly ease the transition to recycled content for FMCG brands across the MEA region. …
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Carrefour, Coca-Cola, and Sparklo Partner to Boost Bottle Recycling Across UAE Stores
In a joint effort to strengthen plastic collection and recycling infrastructure in the UAE, Majid Al Futtaim has partnered with Coca-Cola Middle East and local cleantech company Sparklo to expand Carrefour’s Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) programme. The initiative, active since July 2023, installs smart recycling machines—developed by Sparklo—across major Carrefour locations. …
Chemical Recycling Faces Long Road to Cost Parity with Virgin Plastics
Chemical recycling of polyolefins must hit 650 million metric tons in cumulative global volume to match the cost of producing virgin plastics, according to a new Bain & Company report. The findings have direct implications for the packaging sector across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), where rising plastic use and mounting …
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TITAN Egypt Joins Waste Recycling Alliance to Advance Sustainable Packaging and Construction
TITAN Egypt has partnered with Beni-Suef University as an industrial member of the new “Green Recycling Innovation and Sustainable Development” Alliance, a project focused on transforming how Egypt handles construction, agricultural, and packaging waste. The alliance is part of the presidential initiative “Alliance & Development – Northern Upper Egypt,” with a strong focus …
Refill Retail Model Targets Packaging Waste Reduction
A new refill retail concept, Skubu, launched in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, is drawing attention across the packaging sector as a scalable solution to reduce single-use plastic packaging in retail. Developed by Sonke (Pty) Ltd. in partnership with South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation …
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