DS Smith and BWT develop fibre-based transport box for MACH water filters

      DS Smith and BWT (Best Water Technology) have developed a fibre-based transport box for BWT’s MACH water filters and accessories, with the packaging now being manufactured in two versions for use in Austria.     Announced in London on 7 July 2026, the solution is designed for two types of MACH water …

Glunz & Jensen launches HALO LED Kit worldwide for flexo plate exposure upgrades

      Glunz & Jensen A/S has launched the HALO LED Kit worldwide, introducing a retrofit route for flexo plate makers to convert exposure units from mercury UV-A tubes to LED technology.     Announced on 1 July 2026, the kit is aimed at trade shops, prepress departments and packaging converters using flexographic platemaking …

Dubai Municipality and Enviroserve sign strategic agreement to to strengthen e-waste recycling in Dubai

      Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation with Enviroserve Services LLC to strengthen the safe management, collection, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment across the emirate.     The agreement, announced in Dubai on 26 June 2026, supports the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 and the …

BOBST launches redesigned MASTERFOLD for corrugated converting

      BOBST has launched a redesigned MASTERFOLD folder-gluer platform for corrugated board converting, targeting converters that need faster setup, higher automation, improved operator safety and more consistent box production.     The modernised MASTERFOLD 170, 230 and 300 range updates BOBST’s flagship corrugated folding-gluing line with new digital, connectivity and automation capabilities. The …

Paranova launches paper-based punnets for Flavourfresh tomatoes

        Paranova Print and Packaging has introduced FibreFresh paper-based punnets for Flavourfresh’s limited-edition Tomalina tomato range, launched in Asda stores for the UK summer season.     The new format has been developed as an alternative to conventional all-plastic fresh produce packs, combining a paper-based tray with heat-sealing capability for retail tomato …

Compass Group & Ireland rolls out Cauli smart reusable packaging system to cut foodservice waste

      Compass Group UK & Ireland is expanding the deployment of Cauli’s reusable food and drink packaging system across its operations following a proof-of-concept phase, as the foodservice group works to reduce single-use packaging waste. The rollout is being extended across high-volume operating environments within Compass’ Restaurant Associates Group, Eurest, Chartwells and Healthcare …

L’Oréal Middle East climate pledge puts refill packaging and circular retail in focus

      L’Oréal Middle East has signed the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, reinforcing its sustainability commitments while placing refillable packaging and circular retail models at the centre of its regional strategy.     The announcement was made during the third edition of the L’Oréal For the …

Tadweer Group to upgrade Al Ain recycling facility to process 400,000 tonnes of waste annually

      Tadweer Group has awarded a contract to Bou Chalhoub Metrix General Contracting to upgrade, reconstruct and commission the Al Ain Material Recovery Facility, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s waste recovery infrastructure and circular economy capacity.     The upgraded facility will be designed to process 400,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, serving Al …

DS Smith, RE-ZIP and RAJA Group launch reusable e-commerce packaging initiative in France

    DS Smith, RE-ZIP and RAJA Group have launched REUSE FAST TRACK in France, a one-year programme designed to test reusable fibre-based packaging for e-commerce at commercial scale.     The initiative targets the deployment and recirculation of 250,000 reusable packages with 20 participating brands. Applications are open, with the founding partners expected to …

EGA inaugurates UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant in Al Taweelah

    Emirates Global Aluminium has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant at Al Taweelah, marking a significant expansion of the company’s low-carbon metal business and the country’s circular economy infrastructure.     The new facility has a production capacity of 185,000 tonnes per year and will process post-consumer aluminum scrap, along with some …