Plastic waste management in Namibia is set for a major boost with the establishment of a PET flaking plant in Okahandja. The recycling plant will transform discarded plastic beverage bottles made from PET material into PET flakes that has an international market value. The process involves the sorting, washing and shredding of post-consumer bottles …
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Fifty women plastic waste collectors have completed training in health and safety standards, and received guidelines for collection and waste management, which in turn is expected to empower over 500 waste collectors across the country. The women were awarded their graduation certificates at a handover ceremony at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Mozambique’s plant in …
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UBQ Materials, developer of advanced materials made from waste has announced that PepsiCo to expand its use of UBQ across its supply chain. The expansion to take place with the launch of PepsiCo’s eco-friendly Lay’s display stands, “Made with UBQ,” throughout Europe. Following PepsiCo’s successful pilot incorporating UBQ to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping pallets, the company is deepening …
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Sprite and Dasani, two of The Coca-Cola Company’s biggest brands are taking major steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles and Dasani is rolling out bottles made from 100% recycled PET plastic …
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Nestle has reported an organic growth of 8.1%, with real internal growth (RIG) of 1.7% and pricing of 6.5%. The growth was broad-based across most geographies and categories, with increased pricing and resilient RIG. Total reported sales increased by 9.2% to CHF 45.6 billion (6M-2021: CHF 41.8 billion). Net acquisitions had a positive impact …
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Berry Global Group, Tchibo and Neste have partnered to introduce of a capsule made from renewable sources that do not compete with food. To improve the sustainability of its Qbo brand, Tchibo has sought to optimise the material in its capsules. Working with Berry and Neste, they have launch a coffee capsule that is …
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Almarai Company recently supported seven charities in various regions of the Kingdom, with food baskets, as part of its corporate social responsibility program. The charitable societies included the Social Security Office in Madinah, Al-Birr and Social Services Association in Al-Mahd Governorate, Hayat Charitable Society in Madinah, Tibyan Society for Memorizing the Holy Quran in …
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Stora Enso and Tetra Pak have partnered to examine a shared beverage carton recycling solution to meet the growing recycling need in Benelux (an economic union comprising three neighbouring monarchies: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg). The joint feasibility study includes a plan for a comprehensive beverage carton recycling facility at Stora Enso’s Langerbrugge site …
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Starbucks UK has introduced two new multiserve chilled classic coffee flavours to its chilled coffee family in a new sharing size. The new Starbucks Multiserve addition is produced in Elopak’s 750ml Pure-Pak Sense aseptic cartons and filled by its global partner, Arla Foods. The 750ml Pure-Pak Sense aseptic carton was chosen for its …
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Mai Dubai has installed Sidel’s Super Combi solution. The line fills 86,000 bottles per hour (bph) in three different formats (200ml, 330ml and 500ml). Alexander van ’t Riet, CEO of Mai Dubai said, “Our key considerations were the optimal use of space, high consistent quality and efficiency with flexibility. Sidel’s digital capability was very …
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