In a significant step towards advancing the circular economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE Circular Economy Council held its second meeting for 2023. Chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, the meeting focused on accelerating the implementation of circular economy policies in four key …
SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ Enables Eco-Friendly Pasta Packaging by Garofalo
SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has announced the successful launch of another project as part of its TRUCIRCLE™ program, which aims to promote a circular plastic economy. Italian pasta manufacturer Garofalo has introduced a new packaging solution made using SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene (PP). The sustainable material is derived from advanced recycling and transformed …
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BOBST’s oneBARRIER sustainable solutions declared recyclable
BOBST’s oneBARRIER sustainable solutions, PrimeCycle and FibreCycle, have officially been declared recyclable. The certification of recyclability for PrimeCycle was obtained from Institute cyclos-HTO GmbH, with a rating of 98%. Similarly, FibreCycle, which is a barrier paper solution with BOBST AluBond, received a recyclability assessment of 94.4% from the German paper research institute PTS. Nick …
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Hotpack Global and Spinneys Pioneer Recycled Sustainable Shopping Bags in UAE
Hotpack Global, a UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging products, has partnered with Spinneys, a prominent supermarket chain in the UAE, to pioneer sustainable retail packaging solutions. As part of this initiative, Hotpack Global has introduced 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) shopping bags for Spinneys retail outlets across the UAE, making Spinneys the first retailer …
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RECAPP by Veolia Launches Innovative Recycling Rewards in UAE
Veolia’s digital recycling solution, RECAPP, has launched a new recycling deposit system and rewards scheme in the UAE. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aims to enhance the recycling reflex and promote the circular economy in the country. RECAPP’s new digital solution complements its …
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Coveris Expands ReCover Initiative with Innovative Recycling Facility
Coveris, a leading flexible packaging company has taken a major stride forward in its ReCover initiative with the inauguration of an innovative recycling facility, marking the second addition to its recycling business segment. ReCover, Coveris’ dedicated recycling segment, aims to create a closed-loop system and promote circularity in plastic. The newly opened ReCover …
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Addressing Uganda’s Plastic Waste Surge: Coca-Cola Uganda’s General Manager Urges Action
In a recent opinion piece, Melkamu Abebe, General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), highlighted the pressing issue of increasing imports and the use of packaging and plastics in Uganda. According to a report by the National Research Repository of Uganda (NRU), these figures have surged six-fold over the past three years, signaling …
ReEarth Compostable Films Receive TUV Certifications, Setting New Standards for Sustainable Packaging
S-One Labels & Packaging’s ReEarth compostable flexible packaging films have achieved TUV OK compost HOME and TUV OK compost INDUSTRIAL certifications, confirming their compostability in both home and industrial environments. With a commitment to developing eco-friendly solutions, S-OneLP’s ReEarth films are designed using bio-based and compostable materials. The company collaborates with innovative global …
Brands Embrace Sustainable Packaging Goals with ISCC PLUS Certification
Across the globe, brands are making ambitious commitments to sustainable packaging as they strive to support the transition to a circular, net-zero economy. Recognizing the increasing influence of sustainable packaging on consumer purchasing decisions, many brands are aiming for 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging. To achieve these goals, they are turning to …
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Borealis Supports UN Treaty on Plastics Pollution to Combat Global Crisis
Borealis, a prominent member of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, has voiced its strong support for the development of a legally binding UN treaty to address the urgent issue of plastic pollution. This treaty represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tackle the crisis on a global scale, by promoting a shift …
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