TITAN Egypt has partnered with Beni-Suef University as an industrial member of the new “Green Recycling Innovation and Sustainable Development” Alliance, a project focused on transforming how Egypt handles construction, agricultural, and packaging waste. The alliance is part of the presidential initiative “Alliance & Development – Northern Upper Egypt,” with a strong focus …
HERMA Launches Wash-Off Labels for HDPE, Boosting Recycling Efficiency
HERMA has introduced certified wash-off self-adhesive label materials for packaging made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), expanding on its existing solutions for PET containers. HDPE is widely used in rigid packaging for food, cosmetics, and industrial products, but recycling has often been hampered by label residue and inks. The cyclos-HTP Institute has …
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EcoVerHighPlus: Constantia and Delica Launches Recyclable Coffee Pack
Constantia Flexibles has launched EcoVerHighPlus, a mono polypropylene (PP) laminate designed to replace conventional multi-material structures in coffee packaging. Developed in partnership with Delica AG—part of the Swiss-based Migros Industrie—the new soft bag format meets the demanding requirements of both ground coffee and whole beans, with a clear eye on recyclability. EcoVerHighPlus …
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Borealis Launches Reusable Cup System at K Show 2025
Borealis has introduced a new reusable cup system at K 2025, the world’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber. The initiative marks the first time Messe Düsseldorf is deploying a comprehensive reuse model for drinkware across all food and beverage areas. The cups are produced from modified polypropylene, tailored for foam …
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Tetra Pak Backs Recycling Push in UK with Robotic Sorting Upgrade
Tetra Pak has funded the installation of two robotic arms to improve the sorting of food and beverage cartons at J&B Recycling’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Hartlepool. The technology, developed by Recycleye, is designed to boost recycling rates and prepare for upcoming national waste regulations. J&B Recycling, part of FCC Environment, …
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Shoprite In-House Team Develops SA’s First Recyclable 7kg Potato Bag
The Shoprite Group has become the first retailer in South Africa to introduce a fully recyclable 7kg potato bag — solving a packaging problem that’s plagued the industry for years. Typically made with an outer layer and a moisture-resistant inner lining, potato bags haven’t been recyclable through local systems. Around 18,600 tons …
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Taghleef Industries Adds Floatable White Shrink Sleeve Film to SHAPE360 Line
Taghleef Industries has launched a new white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve film, expanding its SHAPE360® range with a recyclable, floatable option tailored for PET bottles. The new product, SHAPE360® TDSW, offers high opacity for label applications while maintaining the low-density characteristics needed for proper recycling. It mirrors the recyclability profile of its …
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KIND Launches Fully Recyclable Paper Wrapper, Marking Shift in Snack Packaging
KIND Snacks has introduced a fully recyclable paper wrapper in select Whole Foods Market locations across the United States, a move that may signal a turning point in snack food packaging. The new wrapper, made from a How2Recycle pre-qualified, curbside-recyclable paper, is part of a broader pilot aimed at reducing single-use plastics in …
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Borealis Introduces High-Performance rLLDPE Grade with 85% PCR for Flexible Packaging
Borealis has launched Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a new recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR). Developed in collaboration with Ecoplast, a Borealis Group company, the grade is designed for non-food flexible packaging, including stretch film, stretch hood, and agricultural or protective films. The material marks a technical …
Berry Global Launches High-Purity Recycled Polymer for Non-Contact-Sensitive Packaging
Berry Global has introduced a new post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer specifically designed for non-contact-sensitive packaging in the homecare and industrial sectors. The innovation, named *CleanStream® Home and Industrial*, is engineered to meet stringent technical demands while maximizing the use of recycled content. The polymer employs similar processes used in Berry’s …