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 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 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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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, 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 …
Bel Group has initiated the global rollout of recyclable paper packaging for its Babybel® cheese products, marking a significant step in its packaging transformation strategy. The company aims to fully replace Babybel’s current cellophane wrap with responsibly sourced paper packaging by 2027 across all production sites and markets. This shift follows …
Mondi has finalized the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at its Slovak mill in Ružomberok. The company’s Austrian site in Neusiedler is set to complete the shift by 2026. The move eliminates the use of approximately one kilogram of plastic per tonne of finished cut-size paper. Unlike …
SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in India, has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a new PET bottling line from KHS at its Chhata facility in Uttar Pradesh. The expansion, completed ahead of peak season, has increased capacity at the plant by 35%. The new InnoPET TriBlock line, delivered by Germany-based …
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Bormioli Luigi has introduced Swing, a new refillable glass lipstick model that extends its existing makeup packaging collection. The launch follows the company’s earlier Murano line, which was developed for lip gloss and mascara. Presented at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco, Swing is designed with a slim, transparent glass body that aims to …
Amazon UAE has launched a new packaging recycling program that allows customers to recycle Amazon.ae delivery packaging through more than 150 dedicated drop-off points located in residential and commercial areas across Dubai. Developed in partnership with Enviroserve, a Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Environment–certified recycler, the initiative aims to divert packaging materials …
