Epson’s high-performance cushioning material, crafted from recycled copier paper, has secured a WorldStar Global Packaging Award 2024 in the Electronics category, adding to its accolades from the JapanStar and AsiaStar Awards. The recognition, marking Epson’s second WorldStar Award following its initial win in 2007 for large-format inkjet printer ink packaging, was conferred during a …
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Carrefour, operated exclusively by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, is marking Plastic Free July by encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives across its stores. Starting July 3, the retailer will eliminate all plastic bags every Wednesday, coinciding with International Plastic Bag Free Day. As part of this initiative, Carrefour is offering customers …
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Silal, a company specializing in food products and agricultural technology in Abu Dhabi, has inaugurated a large advanced warehouse in the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). Covering over 41,000 square meters, the facility features more than 36,800 storage pallets and advanced refrigerated rooms. This warehouse marks a significant step in Silal’s efforts …
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Amazon has unveiled its largest reduction in plastic packaging to date, replacing 95% of plastic air pillows with paper filler in its delivery packaging. “We’re constantly inventing and thinking big to make our packaging small. We want to ensure that customers receive their items undamaged, while using as little packaging as possible to …
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Amazon has joined forces with RTI International, Schlumberger, and International Paper to collaborate on a project aimed at scaling carbon capture and storage (CCS) for the pulp and paper industry. Selected by the US Department of Energy, the project focuses on decarbonizing paper packaging, a crucial step in reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. …
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Aptar Closures has introduced the Future Disc Top, the first of three e-commerce-capable disc top dispensing solutions set to launch globally this year. This innovative closure is designed for beauty, personal care, and home care applications, offering full recyclability* and e-commerce suitability. Future Disc Top features a locking/unlocking ring for secure transit and …
As COP28 concludes in Dubai, Toluna’s recent survey sheds light on the enduring commitment of UAE residents towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The comprehensive study explores diverse perspectives, behaviors, and aspirations within the community, emphasizing a growing demand for eco-conscious products and a shared belief in collective responsibility. UAE Residents: Pioneering Sustainability Advocates Toluna’s …
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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. …
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 …
Stockholm, August 20, 2023 – Ericsson, a global technology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable packaging solution for its Remote Radio products. The initiative, aligned with Ericsson’s sustainability strategy, marks a significant step toward reducing plastic waste in the supply chain and advancing environmental responsibility. The project, developed by Ericsson’s design team, …
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