Henkel and Sasol have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the production of hot melt adhesives. The collaboration centers on integrating Sasol’s SASOLWAX LC100 wax, which shows a 35% reduction in product carbon footprint (cradle-to-gate), into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® adhesive range across the European, Indian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. SASOLWAX LC100 …
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KHS Group and Husky Technologies have announced the development of an ultra-lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed for still beverages, claiming a 30% reduction in material use compared to standard containers. The 591mL bottle weighs 5.89 grams and, according to KHS, can be manufactured entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The companies said the design …
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KIND Snacks has introduced a fully recyclable paper wrapper in select Whole Foods Market locations across the United States, a move that may signal a turning point in snack food packaging. The new wrapper, made from a How2Recycle pre-qualified, curbside-recyclable paper, is part of a broader pilot aimed at reducing single-use plastics in …
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Borealis has launched Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a new recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR). Developed in collaboration with Ecoplast, a Borealis Group company, the grade is designed for non-food flexible packaging, including stretch film, stretch hood, and agricultural or protective films. The material marks a technical …
Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert have announced the launch of new transport crates manufactured using polyAl derived from used beverage cartons. The innovation will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam from 1 to 2 April 2025. Schoeller Allibert, a global player in returnable transport packaging, developed the crates by …
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Berry Global has introduced a new post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer specifically designed for non-contact-sensitive packaging in the homecare and industrial sectors. The innovation, named *CleanStream® Home and Industrial*, is engineered to meet stringent technical demands while maximizing the use of recycled content. The polymer employs similar processes used in Berry’s …
In a significant step toward packaging circularity, Sparklo and Mai Dubai have partnered to deploy AI-powered reverse vending machines across the UAE, aiming to reward consumers and boost PET recycling. Cleantech innovator Sparklo and leading bottled water brand Mai Dubai have announced a strategic partnership to promote sustainable consumer behaviour and PET …
The Waste to Zero initiative has unveiled its first white paper at COP29 in Azerbaijan, spotlighting the waste sector’s role as a scalable solution in global decarbonisation efforts. Jointly developed by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Tadweer Group, and Roland Berger, the white paper underscores how advanced waste-to-resource technologies—such …
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is playing a pivotal role in supporting the UAE’s integrated approach to sustainable waste management through active implementation of the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021–2041. The strategy focuses on innovation in waste reduction, recycling, and energy conversion. “Inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …
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SIG has introduced Egypt’s first full recycling system for used aseptic beverage cartons, developed in partnership with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and startup TileGreen. The initiative aims to plug a key gap in the country’s waste management infrastructure by enabling the recycling of multi-material packaging. The new system covers the entire recycling …
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