The packaging for the new Apple Watch and band lineup is 100 percent fibre-based, a first for Apple, furthering the company’s goal to use plastic-free packaging by 2025. In a significant step toward achieving its environmental goals, Apple has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of …
PepsiCo Launches Innovative Multipacks, Cutting Material Usage by 86%
London, UK – July 18, 2023 PepsiCo, the global leader in food, snack, and beverage production, has introduced a groundbreaking multipack concept for Snack A Jacks in the United Kingdom. This innovative approach aims to reduce material waste significantly. Traditionally, Snack A Jacks have been sold in five individual portion packs housed …
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Kuwait’s Gulf Paper Manufacturing Enhances Paper Production with Toscotec
Toscotec, the renowned provider of paper and board machinery solutions, is set to undertake a significant project to upgrade the forming section of PM2 at the Mina Abdullah paper mill in Kuwait, owned by Gulf Paper Manufacturing. The PM2 machine is dedicated to the production of tissue from 100% virgin fibers and …
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Ghana Set to Enforce Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging Waste
Ghana is taking significant steps to combat plastic pollution by introducing legislation that will compel plastic packaging producers to manage the waste generated by their operations. The West African nation, estimated to produce approximately 840,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, is striving to mitigate environmental pollution. The Ministry of the Environment, …
DS Smith and Coca-Cola HBC Austria Introduce Sustainable Cardboard Packaging Innovation
DS Smith PLC, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based packaging, and Coca-Cola HBC Austria have joined forces to replace plastic handles on 1.5-liter PET soft drink multi-packs with cardboard-based outer packaging. This eco-friendly solution, known as DS Smith Lift Up, is set to debut in Austrian supermarkets starting September 2023. The innovative …
Dubai’s ERC Completes $12 Million Acquisition of Evergreen Plastic Products
Emirates Reem Investments Company (ERC) has finalized its acquisition of Evergreen Plastic Products Manufacturing LLC, acquiring a 100% stake in the company for AED 44 million (approximately $12 million). Evergreen Plastic Products Manufacturing, headquartered in Dubai, embarked on its journey in 2000, specializing in the production of water and beverage packaging. …
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Sabic and partners introduce first in-mold labelling solution with certified renewable polymers
SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has teamed up with specialists in in-mold labelling (IML) to introduce a groundbreaking solution for food packaging containers. This innovation utilizes certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins to create high-quality mono-PP thin-wall packaging, all while maintaining quality, processability, safety, and convenience. The IML technology employed here accomplishes seamless …
3P Packaging Group Expands Premium Stretch Film Production
3P Gulf Packaging, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and recognized as one of the major stretch film manufacturers in the MENA region, has announced a significant investment to bolster its premium stretch wrap film production capacity. Earlier this year, the company unveiled the addition of a new Powercast XL 4.5-meter line and a SmartCast 3-meter …
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Sidel’s High-Speed EvoBLOW XL for Large PET Containers
Sidel has unveiled its EvoBLOW XL, a high-speed blowing machine designed for large PET containers, catering to bottles up to 10L in size, particularly suitable for applications like water, edible oil, and food packaging. This innovation is a testament to Sidel’s four decades of experience in the packaging and blowing industry. …
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Labelexpo Europe 2023 Showcases Industry Shift Towards Sustainability
Revolutionizing Label Substrates for a Circular Economy Label substrates are rapidly adapting to fulfill the growing demands of circular economy initiatives. This shift involves diverting packaging away from landfills and toward material recovery and clean separation, ultimately repurposing them as feedstock for new labels and packaging products. Embracing Post-Consumer Recycled …
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