Mondi and Polish bicycle manufacturer Polana Bikes have developed a recyclable paper-based packaging system designed to protect premium bicycles during transport while reducing plastic waste. The solution, developed through close collaboration between the two companies, replaces traditional plastic-heavy packaging with a corrugated cardboard structure and tailored paper components. The project was …
Borealis transfers Renasci stake to BlueAlp and acquires 10% share in recycling technology firm
Borealis has entered a strategic partnership with Dutch chemical recycling technology company BlueAlp, marking a shift in its approach to the chemical recycling value chain. As part of the agreement, Borealis will transfer its majority stake in Belgian chemical recycling firm Renasci to BlueAlp, while acquiring a 10% stake in BlueAlp itself. …
UPM introduces UPM Circular Renewable Black™, first bio-based, NIR-detectable carbon-negative black pigment for packaging
UPM has launched UPM Circular Renewable Black™, described as the first bio-based, near-infrared (NIR)-detectable, carbon-negative pigment designed specifically for use in premium packaging. The innovation aims to address long-standing challenges related to black-colored packaging and its compatibility with recycling systems. Traditionally, black packaging has been difficult to recycle due to the …
Lecta launches Metalvac Ice Cream, a recyclable metallized paper developed for ice cream cone packaging.
Lecta has introduced Metalvac Ice Cream, a metallized paper designed specifically for the packaging of ice cream cones. The new product aims to offer a recyclable alternative to conventional laminate packaging in the frozen food sector. Available in 123 gsm, Metalvac Ice Cream features a metallized surface suitable for offset, flexographic, and rotogravure …
Tabreed and Sparklo launch 16 Sparklomat machines under new UAE recycling initiative
Tabreed, the UAE-based district cooling company, has partnered with cleantech firm Sparklo to expand the country’s recycling infrastructure through the deployment of reverse vending machines (RVMs). The initiative includes the installation of 16 Tabreed-branded “Sparklomat” units in high-traffic locations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. One Sparklomat has already been placed at Tabreed’s headquarters, while the …
Amcor joins Danish-led project to advance recycling of food packaging plastics
Amcor has announced its participation in a new three-year recycling initiative in Denmark aimed at establishing a full-scale system for circular recycling of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) food packaging. The project, named Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable Packaging (CRISP), is led by the Danish Technological Institute and involves collaboration with food manufacturers …
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DS Smith sets world record for sailing in corrugated cardboard boat
DS Smith has set a new world record for sailing in a corrugated cardboard boat during the biennial ‘Blue Ribbon of the Weser’ event in Minden, Germany. The record was achieved by a crew of twenty-three who successfully paddled a fibre-based, Catamaran-inspired boat over a 250-metre distance on the River Weser. The boat, measuring around …
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Borouge and Borealis launch global Recleo brand for recycled polyolefins
Borouge and Borealis have jointly launched Recleo™, a global brand for cost-effective, mechanically recycled polyolefins aimed at supporting sustainability goals across industries. The announcement was made on December 9, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. Recleo consolidates a range of post-industrial (PIR) and post-consumer (PCR) recyclates and compounds into a single portfolio, enabling …
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Cupffee launches world’s first edible coffee cup to replace single-use plastics
Bulgarian company Cupffee has introduced the world’s first edible coffee cup, designed to offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups in the beverage and hospitality sectors. Made from seven locally sourced ingredients such as oat bran, wheat flour, and coconut oil, the cup is free from artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, …
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ExxonMobil and partners develop recyclable, ultra-thin bread bags using mono-material PE
ExxonMobil, in collaboration with Hosokawa Alpine and BW Converting, has developed an ultra-thin, mono-material polyethylene (PE) bread bag designed for recyclability. The initiative, part of ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers portfolio, addresses key challenges in flexible packaging by reducing material complexity while maintaining performance. Bread packaging, though often perceived as simple, requires a balance of …