Constantia Flexibles is proud to announce its latest pharmaceutical packaging solution, the coldform foil REGULA CIRC, a cutting-edge technology that sets a new standard for sustainability in blister packaging. Designed with circularity in mind, REGULA CIRC complies with future regulations and legislation, offering a total barrier solution that meets the highest sustainable …
Mars Wrigley Introduces Recyclable Paper-Wrapped Mars® Bar in UK and Attains Carbon Neutrality Status
Mars, Incorporated, in collaboration with UK retail partner Tesco, is pioneering sustainable packaging initiatives with the iconic Mars® bar, presenting it in recyclable paper-based packaging for the first time in the UK. This pilot test marks a major step in the company’s efforts to reduce plastic usage in its packaging and align with …
Aramco, TotalEnergies & SABIC Achieve MENA’s First Oil Processing from Plastic Waste at Scale
Aramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC have for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa successfully converted oil derived from plastic waste into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil, also called plastic waste derived oil (PDO), was processed at the SATORP refinery jointly owned by Aramco and TotalEnergies, in Jubail, …
ALPLA Invests €60 Million in PET Recycling Plant in South Africa
Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art recycling plant in Ballito, South Africa, as part of its commitment to strengthening the regional circular economy. The plant, set to begin construction in summer 2023 and targeted for completion in autumn 2024, represents the company’s first entry into the African …
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HERMA Commits to Green Electricity, Aiming for 42% CO2 Emission Reduction by 2030
Packaging and labeling technology specialist HERMA has announced its commitment to abandon fossil fuels and transition entirely to green electricity. The company’s goal is to achieve a significant reduction of over 42% in CO2 emissions by 2030, measured against 2021 levels. To support its sustainability efforts, HERMA has joined the Science Based Targets …
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JING Tea Introduces Sustainability Initiatives to Support UAE Market
Luxury tea brand JING Tea has launched two key initiatives to support the hospitality industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of its commitment to delivering high-quality, responsibly sourced teas. The brand’s teas are now certified Carbon Neutral, and they offer all teas in loose-leaf formats, reducing packaging and delivering an …
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Coca-Cola and Eight Bottling Partners Launch $137.7 M Sustainability-Focused Capital Fund
The Coca-Cola Company, in collaboration with eight global bottling partners, has announced the establishment of a new venture capital fund dedicated to sustainability investments. The Greycroft Coca-Cola System Sustainability Fund, managed by Greycroft, a seed-to-growth venture capital firm, marks a significant milestone for the company and its partners. The fund, with a …
Uganda’s Beverage Industry Spearheads PET Plastic Recycling Efforts
Uganda’s beverage industry is leading the way in establishing a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to self-regulate post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling. In a groundbreaking move, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), Mukwano Industries, Harris International, Uganda Breweries Limited, and Crown Beverages (Pepsi) have signed a letter of intent, demonstrating their commitment to creating a sustainable and circular …
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Egypt Launches Nationwide “No to Plastic” Campaign in July
In a joint endeavor led by the Egyptian Ministry of Environment and the Arab Bureau for Youth and Environment, Egypt is set to launch a national campaign called “No to Plastic” during the last week of July 2023. The campaign, under the auspices of Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, aims to raise awareness …
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Nigeria’s President Tinubu Suspends Plastic Tax to Support Business Growth
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has taken measures to reduce business costs in Africa’s largest economy by suspending a recently introduced 10% tax on single-use plastics and excise duty on certain locally manufactured products. This decision was announced by Tinubu’s spokesman, Dele Alake, on Thursday, according to reliable sources. Nigeria has been identified …
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