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Avery Dennison Launches First RFID Label Approved for PET Recycling Compatibility

    Avery Dennison has introduced the first radio-frequency identification (RFID) label to receive APR Design® for Recyclability recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), confirming its compatibility with the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling stream in North America.     The development integrates Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake™ adhesive with its proprietary RFID technology. The result …

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UFlex Launches FSSAI-Approved rPET Pellet for Food Packaging

    UFlex, a major flexible packaging manufacturer, has introduced a new single-pellet resin that blends recycled PET with virgin PET for direct use in food and beverage packaging. The innovation meets India’s new food safety and sustainability regulations and could significantly ease the transition to recycled content for FMCG brands across the MEA region. …

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Chemical Recycling Faces Long Road to Cost Parity with Virgin Plastics

      Chemical recycling of polyolefins must hit 650 million metric tons in cumulative global volume to match the cost of producing virgin plastics, according to a new Bain & Company report. The findings have direct implications for the packaging sector across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), where rising plastic use and mounting …

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TITAN Egypt Joins Waste Recycling Alliance to Advance Sustainable Packaging and Construction

    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 …

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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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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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