Unilever is expanding its efforts to reduce plastic waste through refill solutions, conducting over 50 pilot projects worldwide since 2018. The company is testing various models to tackle the environmental impact of single-use plastics, especially flexible sachets, aiming for 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2030 for rigid plastics and by 2035 …
Sidel Recognized Among Top Five Percent for Sustainability with EcoVadis Gold Medal
Sidel’s Octeville site has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company in the top five percent of businesses assessed for sustainability in 2024. The recognition follows a comprehensive review of Sidel’s supply chain strategy at both local and corporate levels. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates companies across four key categories: …
Jokey Launches New PET Packaging Line Using Recycled Materials for Sustainability
Packaging manufacturer Jokey is introducing a new line of PET packaging produced using the Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) process, incorporating a significant proportion of recycled rPET plastic sourced from post-consumer waste. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. The new product line, based at Jokey’s Kędzierzyn-Koźle …
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Ranpak to Showcase Sustainable Packaging Solutions at SiTL 2025
Ranpak Holdings Corp. is set to make its debut at SiTL 2025, one of Europe’s key events for the transportation and logistics industry, taking place in France. The company will present its innovative sustainable packaging solutions, aimed at addressing the growing global demand for more eco-friendly and efficient packaging in supply chains. Founded in …
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Huhtamaki Unveils Recyclable Single-Coated Paper Cups for Dairy Products
Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable food packaging, has introduced ProDairy, a recyclable single-coated paper cup designed specifically for yogurt and dairy products. This innovative packaging solution addresses the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging while maintaining the high-performance standards required for dairy products. ProDairy cups contain less than 10% plastic, making …
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UFlex Secures USFDA Approval for Recycled PE in Food Packaging
UFlex Ltd. has become the first Indian company to receive approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to use recycled polyethylene (rPE) in food packaging. This certification allows UFlex to incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in food packaging, contributing to the global move toward sustainability. The company’s recycling …
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Is Plastic Fantastic? Part 3: rPET in MEA: Can Policy and Innovation close the loop?
As demand for recycled PET (rPET) rises, the MEA region struggles to scale recycling due to contamination, infrastructure gaps, and economic barriers. However, policy support, industry collaboration, and innovation could enable a circular PET economy. Usha Benjamin, Sustainability Editor, Packaging MEA, explores the challenges and opportunities. As sustainability has become an immediate …
WPO: Empowering Communities in the Middle East & Africa Through Reduced Food Waste
With food waste a pressing global concern, WPO Vice President for Sustainability & Save Food, Nerida Kelton calls for international collaboration, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, to adopt innovative packaging solutions that combat food loss. Food waste is a complex and often underestimated global issue when looking at sustainability …
IPP Leverages Gen Alpha Technology to Transform Gravure Printing in Flexible Packaging
Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) harnesses Gen Alpha Technology sets a new benchmark in gravure printing, combining precision and sustainability to elevate branding in the food, pharmaceutical, and FMCG sectors. This cutting-edge innovation ensures exceptional color accuracy and consistency, redefining flexible packaging standards. Gravure printing remains a leading solution in the …
Al Ain Water Pioneers Sustainable Packaging with 100% Recycled PET Bottles
Al Ain Water has introduced the UAE’s first locally produced 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. This new packaging initiative addresses the growing concern of plastic waste and high bottled water consumption in the UAE, where residents use an average of 450 …
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