Beautyworld ME 2024 spotlights Clean Beauty and Sustainable Packaging

  The 28th edition of Beautyworld Middle East, scheduled from October 28 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will showcase regional and international brands focused on sustainability and ethical practices in the beauty industry. Spread across 15 halls, this year’s event has expanded by 12% compared to 2023, hosting over 2,000 exhibitors, with …

Nua Cosmetics and ITC Packaging unveil compostable bio-based bottle

  Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care.   Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …

Uber Eats partners with Releaf Paper to launch eco-friendly food delivery bags in Paris

  Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace.   …

Amazon’s SIBC and SIOC Packaging: A shift towards sustainable fulfilment

  In a move to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability, Amazon has rebranded its “Ships in Own Container” (SIOC) program to “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP). This initiative allows sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to ship products in their own branded packaging, eliminating the need for Amazon-added materials. By minimizing excess packaging, sellers …

Sheffield Hallam students win Deliveroo competition for sustainable packaging design

  Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product.   The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …

Sonoco launches 95% paper-based, fully recyclable cans

  Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality.   The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …

Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo collaborate on circular laundry detergent packaging

  Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain.   The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …

Bluewater and NIA Middle East urge hospitality leaders to tackle single-use plastics

  At the Responsible Hoteliers Summit in Dubai, Kamran Khan, CEO of NIA, urged hospitality leaders to take immediate action against the use of single-use plastic bottles. In his keynote address, Khan highlighted the staggering figure that 600 billion plastic bottles are sold globally each year, with less than 15 percent being recycled. “The majority …

Theegarten-Pactec advances sustainable packaging solutions

  The global shift towards sustainability has placed eco-friendly packaging at the forefront of consumer and industry priorities. A study by Simon-Kucher & Partners in June 2023 revealed that 62% of German consumers are willing to pay up to 7% more for products with sustainable packaging. However, manufacturers, particularly in the confectionery sector, face significant …

Piovan Group to unveil cutting-edge rPET packaging innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  Piovan Group, a global leader in process automation systems, will present its latest innovations in rPET packaging analysis at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. At hall 1, stand 118, the company will highlight Inspecta, a groundbreaking range of analysers designed to enhance safety and sustainability in PET packaging production.   The Inspecta line features two key …