LuLu, Mastercard, and Unilever Launch Sustainable Initiative at COP28

LuLu, Mastercard, and Unilever have unveiled a pioneering collaboration at COP28 to encourage and reward consumers for making sustainable choices. The initiative supports the Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition’s tree restoration, emphasizing mangrove restoration in the UAE.   In a signing ceremony at COP28, LuLu Group’s Executive Director, Ashraf Ali M A, Khalil Yassine of Unilever …

PRIME Summit & Awards 2023: Unveiling the Future of Packaging in a Grand Dubai Affair

The PRIME Summit & Awards 2023, held at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai on November 21-22, proved to be a resounding success, attracting over 200 delegates from across the Middle East. The two-day conference featured a series of insightful sessions, keynotes, and success stories, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations in …

Blue Ocean Closures Collaborates with Coca-Cola’s EMEA R&D Center for Sustainable Packaging Advancement

        Brussels, Belgium – In a bid to promote sustainable packaging and contribute to reducing plastic usage, Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish-based sustainable startup, has announced a new partnership with Coca-Cola’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) research and development (R&D) facility, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.   With a mission to combat …

Health Sector Welcomes New Bio-Composite Hazardous Waste Containers

      A groundbreaking collaboration between FrostPharma, Mälarplast, and Stora Enso has yielded a significant advancement in the health sector, with the development of biocomposite hazardous waste containers. These innovative containers are set to make a substantial difference in the healthcare industry by significantly reducing emissions, and providing a safer and more sustainable alternative …

SIG Introduces SIG DomeMini: A Sustainable On-the-Go Carton Bottle

  ‘Less plastic – more carton’: SIG launches unique on-the-go carton bottle SIG DomeMini     SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled the SIG DomeMini, an innovative on-the-go carton bottle designed to combine the convenience of plastic with the sustainability of carton packaging. This compact carton pack aims to encourage consumers and beverage …

Apple’s Environmental Commitment: Fiber-Based Packaging, Recycled Materials, and Leather-Free Products

  The packaging for the new Apple Watch and band lineup is 100 percent fibre-based, a first for Apple, furthering the company’s goal to use plastic-free packaging by 2025.    In a significant step toward achieving its environmental goals, Apple has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of …

DS Smith and Coca-Cola HBC Austria Introduce Sustainable Cardboard Packaging Innovation

      DS Smith PLC, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based packaging, and Coca-Cola HBC Austria have joined forces to replace plastic handles on 1.5-liter PET soft drink multi-packs with cardboard-based outer packaging. This eco-friendly solution, known as DS Smith Lift Up, is set to debut in Austrian supermarkets starting September 2023. The innovative …

Aptar’s PZ Twist Enhances NUXE Sun Range with Innovative Dispensing Solution

      NUXE Sun’s popular Tanning Sun Oil and Delicious Sun Spray have received a sustainable makeover with the introduction of the innovative PZ Twist spray pump from Aptar Beauty.   Responding to NUXE’s quest for a more sustainable, high-performing, and visually appealing spray pump, Aptar Beauty’s PZ Twist has stepped up to the …

Extrupet Continues Partnership with EREMA for PET Recycling Technology Expansion

      Extrupet, a leading force in PET bottle material recycling across the African continent since its establishment in 2000, is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of a VACUNITE® machine from EREMA in June 2024. This expansion marks the latest chapter in Extrupet’s longstanding collaboration with EREMA, which dates back to …