Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …
Mondi wins eight WorldStar Awards
Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has received eight awards in five categories at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards. The WorldStar Awards recognise the best ideas, innovations and technologies on the market, with a focus on sustainability, product protection and end-user convenience. They are open to entries from …
Hotpack and 60 Day Startups team up for the Takkah Project
Hotpack Global, one of the leading manufacturers of food packaging products, has partnered with 60 Day Start-ups (60DS) to support female entrepreneurs in the UAE as a part of Hotpack’s Takkah Project. The partnership aims at providing training and mentorship to women-led start-ups in the food industry. Hotpack launched the Takkah Project on International …
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Dubai Municipality launches Recyclable Materials Collection Center
Dubai Municipality has launched the Recyclable Materials Collection Center project using cargo shipping containers, which is considered one of the smartest and most environmentally sustainable centers. The Center aims to reduce waste production in the Emirate of Dubai, promote a culture of waste separation, and raise recycling rates, thus enhancing the quality of life …
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Siegwerk launches new TMPTA-free UV offset series
Siegwerk announced the introduction of a new UV offset ink series for the EMEA market for non-food packaging applications made of paper, board and plastic substrates: SICURA Litho Pack. With its new SICURA Litho Pack series, the ink-manufacturer to offer versatile, low odor UV offset inks and varnishes for paper, board and various plastic …
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Rebound Plastic Exchange to support sustainable waste management
Rebound Plastic Exchange, a global B2B digital trading platform for recycled plastics, has announced to support the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) in achieving sustainable waste management. Currently, it is estimated that it will take USD 60-85 bn invested across four key value streams, plastic, concrete & cement, metal, …
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Nestle and Diageo partner to launch Jordan Bottle Recovery Project
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment, Nestlé, Diageo, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), have partnered to launch the Jordan Bottle Recovery project, managed by Development Inc. International. The launch of the project was announced in a press conference, held this month at the Four Seasons Hotel – Amman, attended …
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Mondi and Fiorini team up to develop recyclable paper packaging
Mondi in partnership with Fiorini International, an Italy-based converter and packaging producer has successfully created and launched a new fully recyclable paper packaging for a premium Italian pasta brand. Following a complete overhaul of its packaging design, Antico Pastificio Umbro has designed and produced a paper bag with a viewing window for its premium …
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DHA adopts “Track and Trace” system to monitor medications and ensure patient safety
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that it has adopted the Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System, which aims to monitor medication from when they are at manufacturing companies (in the UAE or abroad) until they reach the patient. The DHA is the first organization to adopt this system in the UAE, which complements the barcoding system …