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, 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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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 …
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 …
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, 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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Bluewater’s revolutionary SmartBottling™ solution, showcased at ‘The Hotel Show Dubai,’ is gaining widespread attention as a game changer in the battle against single-use plastic bottles. The innovative system, developed by Bluewater in collaboration with NIA, offers a sustainable alternative for hotels seeking to provide guests with fresh and healthy bottled water while …
Silbo, a leading packaging company, has partnered with Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, to transform its pallet wrapping process. Silbo is replacing plastic stretch film with Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap, utilizing a state-of-the-art fully automated wrapping machine. The transition to 100% paper pallet wrap marks a significant advancement …
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Papercycle, the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging, has been launched today, signaling a significant development for the country’s Paper-based Industries. With the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, the introduction of this service is timely. Developed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and supported by …
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Circular Action, a leading organization focused on waste management, is undertaking a comprehensive study and pilot project to assess the potential benefits of a digital waste management solution in Southern Africa, starting with Angola and Mozambique. The European Union Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) program is funding this five-month …
