Henkel and Siegwerk collaborate to develop oxygen barrier coating

Henkel and Siegwerk have announced to co-develop an oxygen barrier coating for more recyclable food packaging.   The new solution provides outstanding performance and also enables mono-material flexible packaging that is easier to recycle, opening up exciting potential to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.   The companies are preparing to launch the solution …

KEZAD partners with Renov8 Polymer for recycling facility

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group has signed an agreement with Renov8 Polymer Industries, part of leading manufacturer Just Right Inc, for the establishment of an advanced recycling facility at KEZAD’s Polymers Park. The move will boost Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a circular economy.   With business activities in over 47 countries, Just Right …

PepsiCo to introduce recycled plastic bottles in AMESA region by 2023

PepsiCo has announced to introduce bottles made from recycled plastic in several of the region’s markets across beverage brands like Aquafina and Pepsi. With only one country in the region allowing the use of recycled plastic in food and beverage packaging in 2020, PepsiCo continues its journey of policy unlocks aiming to introduce recycled bottles …

NBB collaborates with Mastercard for 100% recycled cards

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has recently announced its shift to 100% recycled plastic cards in partnership with Mastercard. This long-term initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to embed environmental sustainability within its daily operations.   Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Chief Executive Retail Banking at NBB, said: “Billions of bank cards are …

Plastic Bank partners with Henkel Egypt to support circular economy

Plastic Bank celebrated the collection of more than 300 million plastic bottles in Egypt, preventing them from reaching the river and seas this month. This new milestone came as a part of its strategic partnership with Henkel Egypt.   The event was held at the house of the Canadian Ambassador to Egypt, H.E. Mr. Louis …

Amcor’s launches Lightweighting technology

Taking a quantum leap forward in reducing weight in packaging, Amcor Rigid Packaging has announced to develop a revolutionary two-step, lightweighting technology that eliminates more than 50% of the material and weight in the finish of the bottle. A leader in developing technology that produces more sustainable packaging options, ARP’s new Quantum technology for polyethylene …

Sidel sustainable packaging for sensitive drinks

Sidel has created 1SKIN, a unique label-less recycled PET bottle. Combining distinctive shelf-appeal with the highest eco credentials, it has been designed to help Sidel’s customers achieve their sustainability goals and drive sales of high-end products.   The one-litre bottle is destined for the booming market in sensitive juices, teas and flavoured drinks. The new …

Mondi invests €400 mn in kraft paper machine at Czech Republic

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the approval of a €400 million investment in a new paper machine at its flagship Steti mill in the Czech Republic. The investment forms part of the Group’s €1 billion expansionary capital investment programme to accelerate growth in sustainable packaging and will …

Bobst and partners unveil oneBARRIER products at K 2022

Bobst and its partners revealed Generation 3.0 “hero samples” of oneBARRIER PrimeCycle, a polymer-based mono-material at K 2022. The four-day show took place in Düsseldorf from 19–22 October.   The mono-material boasts to be recycle-ready while retaining excellent barrier qualities, making it a potentially groundbreaking development for sustainable packaging. PrimeCycle is an EVOH-free, top-coat free …

Huhtamaki launches recyclable ice cream packaging

Huhtamaki has announced the launch of ICON packaging, a paper technology, initially for use for ice cream containers and lids, which enables recycling in communities with paper product recycling programs across the United States.   The company aims to deliver a sustainable solution for consumers which combines Huhtamaki’s proprietary water-based barrier coating with SFI-certified paperboard …