Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a partnership with Nigerian Breweries Plc and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd to establish a large-scale food-grade recycled PET (rPET) production facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The planned facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of rPET resin …
Germany approves new packaging law aligned with EU PPWR
Germany’s Federal Cabinet has approved the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), updating national packaging legislation to align with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The new law will replace the Packaging Act (VerpackG) introduced in 2019. The legislation strengthens extended producer responsibility (EPR), requiring companies placing packaging on the German market to …
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Sulayr and TOMRA collaborate to scale tray-to-tray PET recycling in Europe
Sulayr Recycling, a Spain-based recycler specialising in thermoformed PET trays, has partnered with TOMRA Recycling to strengthen its tray-to-tray recycling operations and improve process stability for food-grade recycled PET production. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced optical sorting technologies into Sulayr’s industrial recycling process to handle complex post-consumer PET tray waste …
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UAE report highlights rising demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions
Demand for environmentally sustainable packaging solutions is increasing in the United Arab Emirates, according to findings released by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), which cited growing interest from businesses seeking alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. The update was shared by the MBRIF, an initiative of the UAE Ministry …
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Ekoroll launches disposable paper ashtray for hospitality and public spaces
Ekoroll has introduced a disposable paper ashtray designed to support cleaner outdoor environments in hospitality venues and public spaces. The product is manufactured primarily from paper-based materials and is intended for single use in areas where smoking waste is commonly generated. The ashtray is produced using folded paperboard structures that …
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Innovia Films launches P2G recyclable BOPP film for fresh produce flow wrap packaging
Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging applications for fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables. The film has been designed to support respiration control by optimising gas transmission rates, helping maintain the freshness and quality of packaged produce throughout the supply …
Amcor and DCM introduce recycle-ready polyethylene fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content
Amcor has partnered with Belgium-based De Ceuster Meststoffen NV (DCM) to introduce a recycle-ready polyethylene packaging solution for fertilizer products in Europe. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces DCM’s previous multi-material packaging structure, which was not designed for recycling in existing recycling streams. The packaging incorporates 35% post-consumer …
TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu launch label-free PLA water bottle to simplify recycling
TotalEnergies Corbion and Japanese bottled water company Sansu (I’m Eco) have introduced a label-free water bottle concept made from polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic, designed to simplify recycling and improve packaging circularity. The bottle eliminates the conventional plastic or paper label, replacing it with an embossed design directly integrated into the …
UPM and ANDRITZ introduce recycling programme for used paper machine clothing
UPM has introduced a recycling programme for used paper machine clothing (PMC) in collaboration with technology group ANDRITZ and German recycling specialist HolyPoly. The initiative aims to recover polymer materials from industrial fabrics used in paper manufacturing and return them to productive use. Paper machine clothing consists of synthetic forming …
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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging
Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures. The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …
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