[Nairobi, Kenya – July 31, 2025] A regional learning exchange on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circularity concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, following a week-long engagement between Kenyan and Rwandan stakeholders. The initiative, organised by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment and GIZ (WCE Project), focused on sharing …
Imdaad, Enviroserve Sign MOU to Boost E-Waste Recycling in Dubai
Imdaad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enviroserve Services to promote responsible e-waste collection and recycling across key developments in Dubai. Under the agreement, Enviroserve will install smart e-waste bins, skips, and recycling points in facilities managed by Imdaad, primarily within the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). The initiative …
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Al Meera, Al Rayan Bank Mark Plastic Bag Free Day with Reusable Bag Campaign
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), in partnership with Al Rayan Bank and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, marked International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3 with the launch of a nationwide reusable bag campaign under the slogan “I am not made of plastic.” The initiative introduced …
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Fujifilm Launches Jet Press 1160CF to Strengthen EMEA Inkjet Portfolio
Fujifilm is set to introduce the Jet Press 1160CF continuous feed inkjet press to the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, adding to its existing Jet Press 1160 line-up. The new model complements the Jet Press 1160CFG, unveiled at drupa 2024, and targets a wide range of commercial print applications including direct …
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Siegwerk Acquires Dutch Coatings Specialist Allinova to Expand Functional Packaging Capabilities
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a specialty chemicals company based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, known for its expertise in water-based dispersions. The deal, announced on August 11, 2025, aims to strengthen Siegwerk’s coatings business, particularly in functional coatings for packaging. Allinova’s product range includes polymer dispersions, wax …
PepsiCo Opens Expanded Manufacturing Plant in Dammam Following SAR 300 Million Investment
Dammam, Saudi Arabia – His Excellency Bandar AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, has inaugurated PepsiCo’s expanded manufacturing plant in Dammam’s 2nd Industrial City, signaling the company’s ongoing investment in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector. The SAR 300 million ($80 million) expansion is part of PepsiCo’s broader SAR 9 billion ($2.4 …
Yamato Unveils High-Speed Twin Scale for Food Packaging Efficiency
Yamato Corporation has introduced the Omega-0132MV, a high-speed twin multihead weigher, aimed at improving throughput in food manufacturing and co-packing operations. Part of the company’s Omega Series, the new model offers a reported weighing capacity of up to 600 weighments per minute—300 per side—making it the fastest combination scale currently on the …
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Japan Unveils Seawater-Degradable Plastic That Disappears in Hours
Researchers from Japan’s RIKEN institute and the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic material that dissolves completely in seawater within one to three hours, with no toxic residue or microplastic byproducts. The material is made from food-safe components and utilizes ionic bonds that remain stable during use but rapidly disintegrate in …
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EGA and ENEC Unveil First Nuclear-Powered Low-Carbon Aluminium Delivery
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) announced the first delivery of low-carbon aluminium produced at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on 7 August 2025. EGA is marketing the metal as MinimAL, which will be supplied to CANEX Aluminum. The product expands the UAE’s low-carbon materials portfolio. …
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Etirama Unveils SP3 UNIQUE Flexographic Press with Emphasis on ROI and Technological Innovation
Etirama has officially launched its latest flexographic press, the SP3 UNIQUE, positioning the model as a high-performance solution tailored to evolving demands in the global label and packaging market. Announced in the first week of July, the SP3 UNIQUE introduces a range of technological advancements designed to enhance operational efficiency and …