Coveris has teamed up with sustainable start-up Notpla to deliver a range of printed, biodegradable and recyclable food cartons, using Notpla’s coating technology. Tackling growing sustainability concerns in the food-to-go and takeaway sector due to lack of street and kerbside recycling infrastructure, alongside functional packaging requirements, new specially coated board packs address both packaging …
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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, has announced its exclusive partnership with start-up Mimica for a unique, innovative closure in food labels, creating accessible, affordable freshness indicators for all types of perishable products, from food to pharmaceuticals. The goal is to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety. Benoit Henckes, …
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PepsiCo and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan University (PSU), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to engage students in an experiential learning journey and help foster a circular economy in the Kingdom. The MoU aims to strengthen efforts towards achieving a zero-waste future for the university campus, and challenges students to dig deeper into the …
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Mai Dubai, one of the leading bottled water companies in the UAE, has received two of the highest certifications from the Dubai Municipality, highlighting its efforts to ensure hygiene and a safe working environment. The company received a ‘Gold A Grade’ certification in Food Safety for its manufacturing plant and the highest rating of Grade …
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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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Aptar Food + Beverage has announced its participation in Drinktec, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the beverage and liquid food industry. The event to take place from 12 to 16 September Messe München, Germany. The company will showcase its latest closure solutions for dispensing beverages and other liquid products, from pouring …
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced a multi-million Euro investment in state-of-the-art technology that will enable it to work with converters, brands and retailers to develop simpler, more recyclable flexible packaging film. The investment can prevent around one million tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill each year. Reducing the number of …
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Sihl has launched its first inkjet film based on 90% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) BOPET. The film offers identical product benefits to its non-PCR counterpart and is ideally suited for razor-sharp product labels in print on demand. In addition to the resource-saving grades with reduced weight, this is another step towards a “green” range. …
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In cooperation with Alpla Group, Brink and IPB Printing, Engel to present its latest injection moulding machine at the K show in October 2022. The injection moulding machine manufacturer to process recycled material (rPET) at its stand and present thin-walled containers made of PET which are made in a single injection moulding process step. …
Clariant, the Swiss multinational speciality chemicals company has announced to offer a natural-derived, readily biodegradable opacifier to support personal care formulators to minimise the impact of shampoos, conditioners, handwashes and other rinse-off shower and bath products on marine and river life. New Plantasens OP 95 is a microplastic-free option which delivers powerful opacifying performance …
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