ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken. “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …
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Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care. Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …
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SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging. The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …
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Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace. …
Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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Henkel has reached a significant sustainability milestone with its Nairobi manufacturing site now powered entirely by renewable electricity. This achievement underscores Kenya’s role as a leader in the transition to clean energy. The Nairobi facility is one of eight manufacturing sites within Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit in the Middle East and Africa …
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SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials. The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …
Borouge Plc has transported over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins during its first year of operations with Etihad Rail. Since September 2023, more than 36,000 containers of Borouge’s products have been moved from Al Ruwais Industrial City to Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port using the UAE’s National Rail Network. The rail service, operated by Etihad Rail …
Tetra Pak has unveiled its ‘Made, Consumed, and Recycled in Saudi Arabia’ campaign, celebrating 44 years of operations in the Kingdom. The initiative highlights the company’s contributions to local economic growth, food security, and sustainability, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. Operating in the Kingdom since 1980, Tetra Pak has positioned its …
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In a move to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability, Amazon has rebranded its “Ships in Own Container” (SIOC) program to “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP). This initiative allows sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to ship products in their own branded packaging, eliminating the need for Amazon-added materials. By minimizing excess packaging, sellers …
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