PepsiCo to Invest Over SAR 200MM in Dammam Plant Expansion

  In a significant move aimed at meeting the growing local and export demand, PepsiCo has revealed plans to invest over SAR 200 million in the expansion of its Dammam plant. The substantial investment is anticipated to enhance the overall capacity of the state-of-the-art facility. This development aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, reflecting …

Sidel Introduces New Returnable PET Bottle for Carbonated Beverages

  In response to the upcoming European regulations that emphasize the adoption of circular packaging and returnable bottles, Sidel has unveiled a dedicated PET bottle tailored for carbonated beverages, with a focus on long-lasting reusability.   The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has set the stage for the promotion of a circular economy, placing …

Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers

Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …

Aramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC Achieve Major Milestone in Plastic Waste Recycling

      JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA – In a significant breakthrough for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Aramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC have successfully converted plastic waste-derived oil into certified circular polymers. This pioneering endeavor marks the first-ever achievement of its kind in the region, offering new hope for tackling the plastic waste …

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 …

Netstal Introduces Innovative Recyclable Thin-Wall Cup Made of 100% PP

  Netstal, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, has introduced a groundbreaking thin-wall cup designed with a strong emphasis on recyclability. The key feature of this product is its composition, made entirely from polypropylene (PP), making it highly suitable for recycling, and its development is aimed at contributing to a sustainable circular economy.   …

Sidel Unveils StarLITE®R – A New 100% rPET Bottle for Carbonated Soft Drinks

  Sidel, a key player in the blowing and PET packaging sector, has introduced StarLITE®R, a 100% rPET bottle aimed at helping carbonated soft drink (CSD) packaging producers promote material circularity. This addition to Sidel’s signature StarLITE® family addresses the complexities associated with incorporating recycled content.   Sidel brings a wealth of experience in the …

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

  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 manufacturers to consider more eco-friendly packaging options in a world where sustainability is increasingly …