Al Ain Water, the UAE’s leading water brand announced the launch of its new water bottle, which is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) at Gulfood, . This new 100% rPET bottle is the first to be locally produced by a UAE brand. PET is a highly recyclable plastic material, and when recycled it …
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Dove has announced to make refillable deodorant products widely available to all and accomplishing a new milestone in their journey towards fighting plastic-waste. The deodorant brand is turning what was once a ‘throwaway’ item into a meaningful commitment to sustainability with the launch of Dove Refillable Deodorant. This is brands’s first ever refillable deodorant. …
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Al Bayader International, a global manufacturer, distributor and retailer of creative solutions in sustainable food packaging, healthy food and personal and home care products, has announced strategic partnerships with global leaders in sustainability to accelerate and empower the GCC’s circular economy. Al Bayader also launched innovative sustainable products to promote the circular economy and …
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There is no such thing as sustainable packaging, says Guillermo Dufranc. Rather, it is our actions, not our products, that can make a difference. It is unavoidable. The disappointment comes when they ask me: what is the most sustainable packaging? I’m not disappointed by the question, but I know my answer is going to be …
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Crown Beverages Limited has announced the addition of a 20-litre jumbo size bottle to their Nivana brand. The reveal was made by the CEO, Paddy Muramiirah at the new plant in Kakungulu, Entebbe road where two dedicated water production lines targeted to enhance capacity have been set up. “It is with great pride and …
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Notpla has been announced as the winner of the prestigious environmental award, The Earthshot Prize. Founded in 2020 by His Royal Highness, Prince William, and the Royal Foundation, the Earthshot Prize aims to find innovative solutions that can repair the planet by 2030. Recognised for their inspiring efforts to create a fully sustainable and …
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Henkel’s third Sustainability Days virtual conference once again proved an essential event for the global packaging and consumer goods industry. Held from 30 November to 1 December, Sustainability Days 2022 brought together 1,500 attendees from 650 companies and 81 countries to discuss the industry’s response to urgent sustainability needs. Expert speakers from Henkel and companies …
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In an increased effort to drive collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) in South Africa, Tetra Pak South Africa to join the PET Recycling Company NPC (PETCO), a well-established Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). Tetra Pak’s membership commences on 1 January 2023. The decision for Tetra Pak to join PETCO was driven by …
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UPM Raflatac and Orthex have joined forces to offer household products and their labeling made of recycled plastic saved from ending up as marine litter. The products include buckets, wash bowls and water scoops. To achieve this, both companies are part of value chains that collect the plastic waste and transform it back into raw …
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Amcor has announced a five-year deal with ExxonMobil to purchase certified-circular polyethylene material in support of its target to achieve 30% recycled material across its portfolio by 2030. The volume of material will increase incrementally each year, and is expected to reach 100,000 metric tons annually at the end of the five-year period. Made …
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