Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has signed the commitment letter for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and is the only major inks manufacturer to do so to date. The SBTi calls on companies to demonstrate their commitments to mitigating climate change …
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PepsiCo has announced a global packaging goal intended to double the percentage of all beverage servings it sells delivered through reusable models from 10 to 20 percent by 2030. This ambition is part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), the company’s strategic, end-to-end business transformation that puts sustainability and people at the center of how the company …
Notpla has been announced as the winner of the prestigious environmental award, The Earthshot Prize. Founded in 2020 by His Royal Highness, Prince William, and the Royal Foundation, the Earthshot Prize aims to find innovative solutions that can repair the planet by 2030. Recognised for their inspiring efforts to create a fully sustainable and …
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Aptar Beauty + Home has announced its progress made towards creating dispensing solutions designed to address the demand for omnichannel and more sustainable packaging. This represents the company’s response to the increase in e-commerce sales driven initially by the Covid-19 pandemic, but a trend that is clearly here to stay. The segment’s three-pronged approach, …
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Henkel’s third Sustainability Days virtual conference once again proved an essential event for the global packaging and consumer goods industry. Held from 30 November to 1 December, Sustainability Days 2022 brought together 1,500 attendees from 650 companies and 81 countries to discuss the industry’s response to urgent sustainability needs. Expert speakers from Henkel and companies …
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RECAPP, Veolia’s digital recycling solution for individuals and businesses, has forged a new partnership with locally-owned supermarket Spinneys to offer shoppers incentives for returning recyclable items such as plastic bottles, metal cans, and tins to its stores. The partnership, which makes Spinneys the first retailer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to partner with …
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Amcor has proudly partnered with Mars Wrigley to transition its Mars, Snickers and Milky Way chocolate bars to Amcor’s AmFiber Performance Paper packaging. The new recyclable paper-based packaging, made from sustainably sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, is locally manufactured and dynamic enough to be printed with either flexographic or gravure technology …
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Mondi has collaborated with Fresh!Packing to design an innovative cooler bag, to protect and transport chilled or frozen goods home by consumers. The Fresh!Bag outer layer is entirely made from Mondi’s durable kraft paper replacing the traditionally used unrecyclable, multi-material packaging while improving cooling protection by up to 2.5 times. Certified as fully …
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Garcia Carrion has introduced the first-of-its kind Pure-Pak eSense aluminium-free aseptic carton. The commercial launch of the new carton is with the famous Don Simon brand for its plant-based range, introduced in November in 1 litre Pure-Pak eSense cartons with Natural Brown Board. The six Don Simon products, are the first in the world …
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Kezad Group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, has announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement with speciality tissue manufacturer, Star Paper Mill, for the establishment of a new facility to manufacture recycled Kraft Paper Jumbo reels, diversifying the company’s product offering to serve a growing demand for biodegradable …
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