Sulzer has launched a new chemical recycling technology, EcoStyrene™, designed to process heavily contaminated polystyrene waste. The licensed technology addresses one of the sector’s ongoing challenges—recycling polystyrene materials that contain complex contaminants such as flame retardants and food residues. Unlike traditional recycling methods, which require clean feedstock, EcoStyrene is capable …
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RKW Group has announced an expansion of its RKW Horizon® product line with the introduction of MDO-PE films featuring an integrated EVOH oxygen barrier. The development responds to increasing demand for recyclable, mono-material packaging, especially in light of evolving regulatory frameworks such as the European Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). …
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Polish confectionery manufacturer Brześć Sipa Sp.k. has transitioned to recyclable packaging for its popular puff products, aligning with upcoming European Union regulations on packaging waste. The move follows the development of a monomaterial film by Coveris Rypin, formerly Hadepol Flexo, which was acquired by the Coveris Group in June 2024. …
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Abu Dhabi & Dubai, July 3, 2025 — In a landmark move to revolutionize how packaging waste is managed, the United Arab Emirates has launched the region’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) pilot, placing the onus of post-consumer waste squarely on manufacturers and brand owners. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Climate Change …
BOBST is set to host a series of specialized events alongside K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 7–15, highlighting new technologies and services aimed at improving performance, productivity, and sustainability in flexible packaging. The lineup includes an Open House at Bobst Manchester on October 7, where the company will …
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, 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 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 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 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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