Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited has completed Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune. The expanded site, which began operations in 2020, is designed to meet the increasing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products in the Indian market. The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel’s established brand, …
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CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, driven by brands’ heightened focus on sustainability and impending EU regulations mandating recycled content in plastic packaging. Reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) underscore the critical necessity of …
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In this issue of Packaging MEA, we meet Dana Mosori, the Executive Director & Founder of ASASE Foundation, a Ghanaian social enterprise that is tackling plastic waste head-on by empowering women to collect and recycle plastic. Through their innovative CASHIT! program, ASASE Foundation is providing women with a sustainable source of income and employment, …
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In an exclusive interview, Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA Magazine, engages with Jérôme Viricel, General Manager of RECAPP by Veolia, to unpack the company’s pioneering role in sustainable recycling within the UAE and its broader ambitions across the MEA region. This conversation explores RECAPP’s sustainable recycling initiatives, offering a glimpse …
Marika Knorr, Head of Sustainability and Communication at CCL Label and Innovia, discusses pioneering sustainable solutions during an interview with Packaging MEA in Dubai, held on the sidelines of the Sustpack conference. Advancements in Sustainable Solutions Focusing on sustainable solutions, Knorr highlighted CCL’s advancements in bottle-to-bottle recycling, returnable bottles, and innovative label solutions …
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Founded on the groundwork laid by the Circle Coalition, CPA emerged in early 2023 with a mission to revolutionize the packaging value chain. Reflecting on their inaugural year, Sarma expressed pride in CPA’s theme for this year’s annual report, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” emphasizing its role in uniting diverse voices for sustainable packaging practices. …
Dubai Duty Free, in collaboration with RECAPP by Veolia, has introduced a new initiative to recycle empty perfume tester bottles across its outlets at Dubai International Airport. This initiative, part of RECAPP’s glass recycling program, aims to repurpose the glass from these bottles and contribute to the UAE’s circular economy. As part of …
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Tadweer Group announced plans to develop Abu Dhabi’s first greenfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF), marking a significant step in the Emirate’s waste management efforts. The facility, with an initial processing capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes of waste per year, aimed to recover valuable recyclable materials such as metals and plastics from municipal solid …
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Around 100 Olympic athletes have signed an open letter urging major sports sponsors in the beverage industry to replace single-use plastics with reusable packaging. They argue that single-use plastics contribute to environmental pollution and pose health risks. However, experts highlight that the solution is not as straightforward as it seems. Chris DeArmitt, President …
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