DS Smith and Carlsberg partner to reduce CO2 with innovative round wrap packaging solution

  DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce Round Wrap corners, aiming to reduce the use of shrink film on pallets. This multi-pack packaging solution is designed to reduce CO2 emissions compared to standard corrugated multi-packs. The recyclable packaging is expected to save up to 224 tons of CO2 annually for Carlsberg …

Henkel Adhesive Technologies achieves 100% renewable electricity in MEA sites

  Henkel Adhesive Technologies has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by transitioning all its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to 100% renewable electricity. This change eliminates approximately 10,471 tons of CO2 emissions annually.   The company’s eight MEA Adhesive Technologies sites, located across six countries, have switched to renewable electricity …

Oman Air enhances sustainability with eco-friendly earphone packaging

  Oman Air has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by redesigning the packaging for its Economy Class earphones. In collaboration with Linstol, a global provider of eco-friendly in-flight products, the airline has replaced single-use plastic PET foil with recyclable Kraft paper envelopes. This change is expected to eliminate 6.48 tonnes of non-recyclable …

EGA and RECAPP by Veolia complete over 14,000 aluminium collections in the UAE

  Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP by Veolia have announced the completion of over 14,000 collections from schools and homes since the inception of their partnership to promote aluminium recycling among young people in the UAE. This collaboration began last year and initially included 12 schools near EGA’s operations in Jebel Ali and Al …

Carrefour promotes Plastic Free July with sustainable initiatives

  Carrefour, operated exclusively by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, is marking Plastic Free July by encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives across its stores. Starting July 3, the retailer will eliminate all plastic bags every Wednesday, coinciding with International Plastic Bag Free Day.   As part of this initiative, Carrefour is offering customers …

Mondi unveils FlexiBag Reinforced: A new generation of recyclable packaging

  Mondi, a leading global provider of sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has introduced FlexiBag Reinforced, a new line of recyclable packaging. These mono-PE-based bags are designed to contribute to a circular economy, being recyclable where collection and recycling systems for PE films are available.   The FlexiBag Reinforced range, developed in-house by Mondi, offers …

DS Smith secures dual wins at Procter & Gamble Excellence Awards

  DS Smith has achieved a milestone by winning Procter & Gamble (P&G) Excellence Awards in both the Baby Care and Home Care packaging solutions categories. This year, DS Smith stood out as the first supplier to secure wins in two categories simultaneously, among only ten finalists globally.   The P&G Excellence Awards, held biennially, …

Pakistan Government urges nationwide plastic ban following Punjab initiative

  Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, commended Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for implementing a comprehensive ban on plastic bags across the province. According to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, this move, effective June 5, aligns with global efforts on World Environment Day to combat …

Berry launches fully recyclable, customizable Domino bottle featuring recycled plastic

  Berry Global Group, Inc., a prominent player in sustainable packaging, has introduced the Domino bottle—a customizable rectangular design crafted from up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. Targeting the beauty, home, and personal care sectors, this 250ml bottle features a 75-millimeter-wide front face, alongside customizable side panels that allow branding on all four sides. …

Beta Glass and Wecyclers launch cullet trucks to boost recycling efforts in Nigeria

  Beta Glass PLC, a member of the Frigoglass Group and a prominent manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, has partnered with Wecyclers, a Lagos-based waste management company, to introduce a fleet of cullet trucks aimed at enhancing recycling efforts and promoting sustainability across Nigeria.   The launch event, held on May …