IFC Supports PET Recycling Initiative in West Africa

Accra, Ghana: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Ghana-based Mohinani Group to advance plastic recycling in West Africa. As part of the initiative, IFC will provide a $37 million loan to Mohinani subsidiaries Polytank Ghana and Sonnex Packaging Nigeria to establish polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling facilities …

IFFCO Group Highlights Sustainable Innovation at Food500 Summit and Gulfood 2025

Dubai, UAE: IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational FMCG company, marked three decades at Gulfood 2025 with a showcase featuring a range of products, including carbon-neutral oils and alternative proteins, as part of its focus on sustainable packaging and food innovation.   In addition to its presence on the exhibition floor, IFFCO Group executives participated in …

Gulfood 2025: A Global Platform for Innovation, Networking, and Sustainability

  Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event, is set to return to Dubai in 2025, reaffirming its role as a crucial platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. Running from February 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will span over 1 million …

Ericsson, iot squared, and Alshaya Group launch Connected Recycling Platform in Saudi Arabia

  Ericsson and stc Group’s iot squared have introduced the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia, with Alshaya Group as the first adopter. The initiative aims to enhance waste management by diverting over 50% of Alshaya’s waste from landfills to recyclers, enabling the development of packaging with recycled content and improving waste tracking.   …

CCL Hosts inaugural ‘Sustainability Day Southeast Asia’ with Asahi Kasei as key partner

  CCL ASEAN held its first “Sustainability Day Southeast Asia” at its Bangkok headquarters on January 21, bringing together industry leaders, brand owners, and innovators to discuss sustainability in packaging and printing. Asahi Photoproducts, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei and a specialist in flexographic photopolymer plate development, participated as a key partner.   The event …

ArabPlast 2025: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in the Plastics Industry

  ArabPlast 2025 concluded on a high note earlier last month, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for industrial innovation and sustainability. Held under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, the 17th edition gathered over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with 12 dedicated national pavilions.   The …

Coca-Cola Nigeria opens advanced Packaging Collection Hub to drive recycling

  The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, encompassing Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), has launched a state-of-the-art Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos. It has been designed to process up to 13,000 metric tonnes of plastic bottles annually, which has augmented Nigeria’s recycling infrastructure and fostered a circular economy.   “This facility …

Borouge secures $100mln in new supply agreements to strengthen its leadership in advanced packaging

  Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company specializing in innovative polyolefin solutions, has announced a series of new supply agreements and collaborations valued at over $100 million (AED367 million). These agreements underscore Borouge’s commitment to sustainability and its leadership in advancing advanced materials.   The company has signed agreements to supply advanced polyethylene and polypropylene …

SCHÜTZ and NPF partner to produce ECOBULK IBCs in Saudi Arabia

  SCHÜTZ and National Plastic Factory Company (NPF) have signed a licence agreement to produce ECOBULK Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) for the Saudi Arabian and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. A new production facility will be established near Dammam, a strategic port city on the Arabian Gulf.   Founded in Riyadh in 1976, NPF is …

Emirates NBD partners with Rebound to promote sustainability and circular economy

  Emirates NBD has partnered with Rebound to promote sustainability awareness among employees and stakeholders. The collaboration aligns with the bank’s long-term sustainability agenda and supports its efforts to enhance waste management and recycling practices.   Rebound was selected as one of four startups in the second cohort of Emirates NBD’s National Digital Talent Incubator …