Aptar Closures launches Lightweight 2″ Disc Top Lite for Beauty and Home Care

  Aptar Closures, a long-standing leader in dispensing solutions, has introduced a new lightweight disc top closure designed for beauty, personal, and home care products. The 2″ Disc Top Lite is the latest addition to the company’s series of disc top closures, offering a more sustainable option with a low-profile design.   The 2″ Disc …

McCafé introduces compostable espresso coffee capsules for Nespresso machines

  McCafé has launched a new range of compostable espresso coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original coffee machines. The capsules, made from a blend of Rainforest Alliance Certified Arabica beans, are designed to offer a variety of flavors while addressing environmental concerns.   The new product line includes three roasts: a light roast with sweet …

Emirates Biotech launches with new stakeholder, targets PLA Bioplastics market

  SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to establish Emirates Biotech, a new company focused on the production and distribution of PLA bioplastics. The firm aims to introduce sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics across the Middle East, Africa, and India.   The partnership agreement was signed by Shaikh Suhail …

Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles introduce home compostable coffee capsule solution

  Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles have collaborated to launch a fully home compostable coffee capsule solution. Greiner Packaging produces the capsule body, while Constantia Flexibles provides the lid, EcoPressoLid. This development offers a sustainable option for coffee suppliers prioritizing convenience and environmental responsibility.   The capsule body, created by Greiner Packaging, maintains coffee freshness …

Gaia Biomaterials introduces advanced compostable drinking straw material

  Gaia Biomaterials, a Swedish bioplastics company, has announced the development of a new compostable drinking straw material designed to address longstanding consumer concerns. The innovative material, derived from the company’s limestone-based Biodolomer, promises stability, rigidity, and heat resistance, making it suitable for a wide range of beverages, including hot drinks like Irish Coffee and …

Detpak expands Eco-Products® range to South East Asia and Middle East

  Detpak, a South Australian packaging solutions company, has announced the expansion of its Eco-Products range into South East Asia and the Middle East. Previously available only in Australia and New Zealand, this range includes compostable, no-added PFAS sugarcane food service packaging, such as plates, bowls, and containers.   This expansion represents the largest introduction …

Middle East forges sustainable path in packaging on heels of World Environment Day

  As Dubai Municipality announced a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic and paper variants, effective June 1st, the world celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th. Dubai Municipality’s move marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey.   This move aligns with the broader mission to curb non-biodegradable single-use plastic waste and …

Chespa introduces high-quality compostable packaging with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko

  Chespa, a Poland-based company with operations across Eastern Europe, has collaborated with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to introduce high-quality, compostable packaging for food products. This innovative packaging solution is printed with Chespa’s plant-based inks, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. Samples of the packaging will be available for viewing at Asahi’s stand …

GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer receives US Compostability certification

  GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria.   CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected …

Metsä Board achieves Home Compostability Certification for paperboards

  Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, has announced the achievement of home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards, excluding PE-coated grades. The certification, issued by DIN CERTCO, is based on compliance with standard NF T 51-800.   Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, Product Safety Manager at Metsä Board, highlighted the significance of …