Huhtamaki’s partnership with WasteAid’s to advance circular economy

In June 2020, WasteAid embarked upon an innovative and expansive programme in partnership with Huhtamaki to support circular economy solutions to the waste crisis in three locations: Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, Guwahati in India and Johannesburg, South Africa.   The programme achieved WasteAid’s Circular Economy Networks which attracted over 1,000 members attending online webinars …

Honeywell and Environ pledge to achieve plastic circularity in Egypt

Honeywell has announced to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Environ Adapt for Recycling Industries with the aim of advancing plastics recycling in the country. The two organisations to explore the development of the first chemical recycling facility in Egypt that would be equipped with Honeywell’s advanced technology, capable of converting waste …

Nespresso unveils new range of compostable coffee capsules

After three years of research and development, Nespresso has created a home compostable paper-based capsule that delivers the high-quality coffee for which the brand is known with no compromise on the taste experience. Consumer demand for compostable packaging is increasing, and an estimated 45% of French people now home compost one or more types of …

Rebound Plastic Exchange to support sustainable waste management

Rebound Plastic Exchange, a global B2B digital trading platform for recycled plastics, has announced to support the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) in achieving sustainable waste management.   Currently, it is estimated that it will take USD 60-85 bn invested across four key value streams, plastic, concrete & cement, metal, …

Nestle Waters, Diageo discuss plastic waste recycling in MENA

UN-Habitat, in cooperation with Nestle Waters, Diageo, Arcadis IBI Group and Development Inc. organised a side event during the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) under the title “Transitioning towards a circular economy: Innovation in plastic and glass waste recycling”, addressing the challenges and solutions of solid waste management in the Middle East and …

UPM Raflatac receives recognition for pressure sensitive labels

  UPM Raflatac has received recognitions from RecyClass for multiple label products with different adhesive technologies. The granted recognitions expand UPM Raflatac’s portfolio of RecyClass recognised PE (polyethylene) label materials and extends the portfolio to include PP (polypropylene) label materials.   Both the PE and PP materials are recognised to be recycling compatible with colored …

House of Pops to participate at Private Label and Licensing ME

House of Pops, a Vegan plant-based ice cream pops company has announced to attend Private Label & Licensing Middle East, the region’s event where buyers can source customisable products, branding and packaging solutions. The three day event will take place from November 8-10 at Dubai World Trade Centre.   Born with a mission to bring …

Huhtamaki launches recyclable ice cream packaging

Huhtamaki has announced the launch of ICON packaging, a paper technology, initially for use for ice cream containers and lids, which enables recycling in communities with paper product recycling programs across the United States.   The company aims to deliver a sustainable solution for consumers which combines Huhtamaki’s proprietary water-based barrier coating with SFI-certified paperboard …

Picadeli and Stora Enso partner to create plastic-free lid

One of Europe’s leading take-away salad bar company Picadeli has replaced their single-use plastics lid with a formed fiber lid. The new lid is plastic-free, PFAS-free, renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and saves about 120 tonnes of plastic waste annually.   Picadeli has 2,300 salad bars throughout Europe and the USA. With a strong focus on sustainability …