Prapthi Rai HEAD OF QUALITY, BARAKAT GROUP OF COMPANIES As people, and as brands, we like to develop a product which we trust, and which is safe. We would like to develop a product to serve our children right. This is what Barakat believes in and stands for. At Barakat, innovation is a way of …
Helios Perfumes & Classique Labels jointly accomplish high- impact embellishment across structures and substrates
Priyanshi Bareja BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OF HELIOS PERFUMES AND COSMETICS This year, we had the opportunity to work with the Apparel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle retail brands and retail conglomerates, based in the UAE. We were tasked with creating and developing their beauty segment for two brands – RnB and Tyra.The …
Al Bayader pacts empower GCC’s circular economy
Al Bayader International, a global manufacturer, distributor and retailer of creative solutions in sustainable food packaging, healthy food and personal and home care products, has announced strategic partnerships with global leaders in sustainability to accelerate and empower the GCC’s circular economy. Al Bayader also launched innovative sustainable products to promote the circular economy and …
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Plexconcil, Al Fajer of UAE sign MoU to boost plastic trade
Aiming to boost plastic trade between India and UAE, the government-sponsored Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Al Fajer, the organisers of Arab Plast. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in presence of Hemant Minocha, Chairman Plexconcil, Sribash Dasmohapatra Executive Director, Plexconcil, and Nadhal …
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Henkel signs agreement with Shell for Persil, Purex
Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil, Purex and all brands. …
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Berry partners with Coca-Cola to implement tethered caps
Berry Global Group has announced to be the first plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, tethered closure for its carbonated soft drinks in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles. Bolstered by the European Union (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive, Berry’s new tethered closure for Coca-Cola is designed to remain intact with …
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The disappointing truth about sustainability
There is no such thing as sustainable packaging, says Guillermo Dufranc. Rather, it is our actions, not our products, that can make a difference. It is unavoidable. The disappointment comes when they ask me: what is the most sustainable packaging? I’m not disappointed by the question, but I know my answer is going to be …
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EAD partners with Modon for environmental initiatives
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Modon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on environmental initiatives to reduce air pollution, protect wildlife, marine life, and natural resources. This is in addition to developing programmes that ensure a safe and healthy environment and enhance Abu Dhabi’s efforts to achieve the goals …
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Pepsi introduces 100% recycled Diet Pepsi bottles in Kuwait
Consumers in Kuwait will now be able to enjoy Diet Pepsi in 100% recycled plastic bottles, as PepsiCo continues its expansion of sustainable packaging alternatives across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, amid rising consumer consciousness around sustainability and regional government priorities. Pepsi is the first beverage brand in the State of Kuwait to introduce …
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How gravure remains a great option for a sustainable approach to long print runs
Leipzig University of Applied Sciences conducted a study into the present role of gravure and found respondents continue to hail the technology’s reusability credentials. Gravure printing offers great potential for the circular economy: its major ecological advantages are the reusability of the printing cylinder and closed material cycles which enhance the sustainability of the …
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