ProAmpac has introduced its latest innovation with the launch of the ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000, a polypropylene-based tray designed for sustainability and operational efficiency. Classified as plastic #5 and approved for curbside recycling, this tray targets the food service and grocery sectors with its lightweight and recyclable properties. Pascal Labrie, vice president …
Lancôme partners with Aptar Beauty for refillable Idôle Eau de Parfum
Lancôme has launched a refillable version of its iconic Idôle Eau de Parfum, underscoring the brand’s commitment to sustainability. This new initiative features the Classic INUNE fragrance pump from Aptar Beauty, known for its advanced design and environmentally friendly components. A Move Toward Sustainability The refillable Idôle bottle represents Lancôme’s efforts to promote …
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ENGEL unveils world’s largest injection molding machine at expanded technical center
ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has unveiled the duo 5500 combi M, the world’s largest technical center injection molding machine, at its expanded technical center in St. Valentin, Austria. This machine, part of ENGEL’s standard portfolio, boasts a clamping force of 55,000 kN, measuring 32 meters long, 13 meters wide, 6.8 meters high, and weighing 545 …
Crown Holdings leads Sustainalytics’ Containers & Packaging category in Sustainability Performance
In the latest ESG Risk Rating by Sustainalytics, Crown Holdings, Inc. has emerged as the top performer in the Containers & Packaging category. The assessment, which evaluates corporate sustainability across various metrics, places Crown ahead of 105 peer organizations. Notably, Crown is among the mere 3% of over 16,200 assessed companies to achieve an …
DS Smith and Carlsberg partner to reduce CO2 with innovative round wrap packaging solution
DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce Round Wrap corners, aiming to reduce the use of shrink film on pallets. This multi-pack packaging solution is designed to reduce CO2 emissions compared to standard corrugated multi-packs. The recyclable packaging is expected to save up to 224 tons of CO2 annually for Carlsberg …
Henkel Adhesive Technologies achieves 100% renewable electricity in MEA sites
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by transitioning all its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to 100% renewable electricity. This change eliminates approximately 10,471 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The company’s eight MEA Adhesive Technologies sites, located across six countries, have switched to renewable electricity …
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Oman Air enhances sustainability with eco-friendly earphone packaging
Oman Air has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by redesigning the packaging for its Economy Class earphones. In collaboration with Linstol, a global provider of eco-friendly in-flight products, the airline has replaced single-use plastic PET foil with recyclable Kraft paper envelopes. This change is expected to eliminate 6.48 tonnes of non-recyclable …
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EGA and RECAPP by Veolia complete over 14,000 aluminium collections in the UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP by Veolia have announced the completion of over 14,000 collections from schools and homes since the inception of their partnership to promote aluminium recycling among young people in the UAE. This collaboration began last year and initially included 12 schools near EGA’s operations in Jebel Ali and Al …
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Carrefour promotes Plastic Free July with sustainable initiatives
Carrefour, operated exclusively by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, is marking Plastic Free July by encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives across its stores. Starting July 3, the retailer will eliminate all plastic bags every Wednesday, coinciding with International Plastic Bag Free Day. As part of this initiative, Carrefour is offering customers …
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Mondi unveils FlexiBag Reinforced: A new generation of recyclable packaging
Mondi, a leading global provider of sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has introduced FlexiBag Reinforced, a new line of recyclable packaging. These mono-PE-based bags are designed to contribute to a circular economy, being recyclable where collection and recycling systems for PE films are available. The FlexiBag Reinforced range, developed in-house by Mondi, offers …
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