DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce Round Wrap corners, aiming to reduce the use of shrink film on pallets. This multi-pack packaging solution is designed to reduce CO2 emissions compared to standard corrugated multi-packs. The recyclable packaging is expected to save up to 224 tons of CO2 annually for Carlsberg …
Oman Air enhances sustainability with eco-friendly earphone packaging
Oman Air has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by redesigning the packaging for its Economy Class earphones. In collaboration with Linstol, a global provider of eco-friendly in-flight products, the airline has replaced single-use plastic PET foil with recyclable Kraft paper envelopes. This change is expected to eliminate 6.48 tonnes of non-recyclable …
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EGA and RECAPP by Veolia complete over 14,000 aluminium collections in the UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP by Veolia have announced the completion of over 14,000 collections from schools and homes since the inception of their partnership to promote aluminium recycling among young people in the UAE. This collaboration began last year and initially included 12 schools near EGA’s operations in Jebel Ali and Al …
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Mondi unveils FlexiBag Reinforced: A new generation of recyclable packaging
Mondi, a leading global provider of sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has introduced FlexiBag Reinforced, a new line of recyclable packaging. These mono-PE-based bags are designed to contribute to a circular economy, being recyclable where collection and recycling systems for PE films are available. The FlexiBag Reinforced range, developed in-house by Mondi, offers …
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DS Smith secures dual wins at Procter & Gamble Excellence Awards
DS Smith has achieved a milestone by winning Procter & Gamble (P&G) Excellence Awards in both the Baby Care and Home Care packaging solutions categories. This year, DS Smith stood out as the first supplier to secure wins in two categories simultaneously, among only ten finalists globally. The P&G Excellence Awards, held biennially, …
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Sidel unveils StarLITE®-R Nitro: High-resistance bottle base for nitrogen-dosed products
Sidel has introduced the StarLITE®-R Nitro, a new bottle base designed for nitrogen-dosed still beverages and edible oils, made entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The StarLITE®-R Nitro features a distinctive ‘wave’ design, differing from traditional petaloid shapes, and has been tested under industrial conditions to ensure high bottle resilience and quality. Laurent Naveau, …
Berry launches fully recyclable, customizable Domino bottle featuring recycled plastic
Berry Global Group, Inc., a prominent player in sustainable packaging, has introduced the Domino bottle—a customizable rectangular design crafted from up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. Targeting the beauty, home, and personal care sectors, this 250ml bottle features a 75-millimeter-wide front face, alongside customizable side panels that allow branding on all four sides. …
Beta Glass and Wecyclers launch cullet trucks to boost recycling efforts in Nigeria
Beta Glass PLC, a member of the Frigoglass Group and a prominent manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, has partnered with Wecyclers, a Lagos-based waste management company, to introduce a fleet of cullet trucks aimed at enhancing recycling efforts and promoting sustainability across Nigeria. The launch event, held on May …
Apex International expands embossing capabilities with new laser engraving technology
Apex International (Apex) has announced an enhancement to its global embossing services with the acquisition of the Schepers Digilas5000 laser engraving technology. The company revealed at drupa 2024 that the new technology is operational at its expanded Hapert facility in the Netherlands. “The business for embossing is growing exponentially,” said Ruud Van Cuijk, …
Platinum Packaging Kenya enhances efficiency with BOBST oneECG technology
Platinum Packaging, a Kenyan flexible packaging specialist, has implemented two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses with oneECG technology to optimize its production floor. This strategic investment aims to enhance operational efficiency and address key pain points such as long setup times and high levels of waste. Nairobi-based Platinum Packaging Ltd, established in …
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