Consumer electronics brand TCL has announced its commitment to increasing the use of sustainable packaging for its products as part of its larger goal to achieve carbon neutrality. The company unveiled its “Carbon Neutrality White Paper” at the 2023 TCL Global Ecosystem Partner Conference, outlining its plans for a greener economy. With last …
Aldar Properties collaborates with EAD to promote single-use plastic bottle recycling
In a collaboration aimed at fostering a recycling culture for single-use plastic bottles, Aldar Properties has joined forces with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will assume responsibility for eight significant Big Zero installations, providing community members with a convenient means to dispose of their …
Sidel’s RePETable™: Streamlining Sustainable rPET Packaging Production
Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has introduced its ‘RePETable™ offer,’ a comprehensive range of services aimed at facilitating the seamless transition to recycled PET (rPET) bottle production and enhancing the circularity of primary packaging. The goal of the RePETable™ offer is to establish a one-stop shop for rPET, providing customers with …
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ALPLA Strengthens UK Presence with iTEC Packaging Acquisition
ALPLA Group, an internationally active packaging and recycling specialist, has demonstrated its commitment to the UK market through the acquisition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield). The acquired plant specializes in producing closures primarily for the dairy industry, as well as the food and beverage sectors. With the addition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield), ALPLA expands …
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ALPLA and Coca-Cola Launch India’s First 100% Recycled PET Bottle for Packaged Drinking Water”
ALPLA, a global packaging solutions provider, has joined forces with Coca-Cola India to introduce India’s first 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle for packaged drinking water under the Kinley brand. This landmark achievement marks a significant step towards a circular economy in India’s packaging industry. With ALPLA’s support, Coca-Cola India has successfully launched the …
M&S Partners with HANDLE to Launch Beauty Takeback Scheme, Making Recycling ‘Empties’ Easier
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined forces with HANDLE, experts in beauty recycling, to introduce the Beauty Takeback Scheme across over 40 of its stores in the UK. The initiative aims to facilitate the recycling of difficult-to-process beauty packaging materials and components, which often end up in landfills, by transforming them into new …
BOBST’s oneBARRIER sustainable solutions declared recyclable
BOBST’s oneBARRIER sustainable solutions, PrimeCycle and FibreCycle, have officially been declared recyclable. The certification of recyclability for PrimeCycle was obtained from Institute cyclos-HTO GmbH, with a rating of 98%. Similarly, FibreCycle, which is a barrier paper solution with BOBST AluBond, received a recyclability assessment of 94.4% from the German paper research institute PTS. Nick …
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Hotpack Global and Spinneys Pioneer Recycled Sustainable Shopping Bags in UAE
Hotpack Global, a UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging products, has partnered with Spinneys, a prominent supermarket chain in the UAE, to pioneer sustainable retail packaging solutions. As part of this initiative, Hotpack Global has introduced 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) shopping bags for Spinneys retail outlets across the UAE, making Spinneys the first retailer …
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RECAPP by Veolia Launches Innovative Recycling Rewards in UAE
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 Expands ReCover Initiative with Innovative Recycling Facility
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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