Henkel achieves 100% renewable electricity milestone in Kenya

  Henkel has reached a significant sustainability milestone with its Nairobi manufacturing site now powered entirely by renewable electricity. This achievement underscores Kenya’s role as a leader in the transition to clean energy.   The Nairobi facility is one of eight manufacturing sites within Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit in the Middle East and Africa …

SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil

  SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials.   The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …

Borouge transports over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins via Etihad Rail in first year

  Borouge Plc has transported over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins during its first year of operations with Etihad Rail. Since September 2023, more than 36,000 containers of Borouge’s products have been moved from Al Ruwais Industrial City to Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port using the UAE’s National Rail Network. The rail service, operated by Etihad Rail …

Tetra Pak launches ‘Made, Consumed, and Recycled in Saudi Arabia’ campaign

  Tetra Pak has unveiled its ‘Made, Consumed, and Recycled in Saudi Arabia’ campaign, celebrating 44 years of operations in the Kingdom. The initiative highlights the company’s contributions to local economic growth, food security, and sustainability, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.   Operating in the Kingdom since 1980, Tetra Pak has positioned its …

Amazon’s SIBC and SIOC Packaging: A shift towards sustainable fulfilment

  In a move to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability, Amazon has rebranded its “Ships in Own Container” (SIOC) program to “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP). This initiative allows sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to ship products in their own branded packaging, eliminating the need for Amazon-added materials. By minimizing excess packaging, sellers …

Sheffield Hallam students win Deliveroo competition for sustainable packaging design

  Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product.   The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …

B!POD introduces sustainable food vacuum containers using SABIC’s ocean-bound plastic resin

  B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has partnered with chemicals giant SABIC to launch a line of food vacuum system containers made from ocean-bound plastic (OBP). The containers utilize SABIC’s circular polypropylene (PP), sourced from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, and are designed to meet stringent food safety standards while addressing the global issue of …

Epson earns EcoVadis platinum rating for sustainability

  Seiko Epson Corporation has been awarded a platinum rating for sustainability by EcoVadis, a global provider of business sustainability ratings. The recognition places Epson among the top 1% of companies in its industry, particularly for its efforts in environmental practices, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.   EcoVadis assesses more than 13,000 …

Tetra Pak launches new Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge Carton

  Tetra Pak has partnered with a major European juice brand to introduce the Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge carton, designed to enhance consumer convenience and sustainability. This new beverage carton, developed with a focus on renewable materials, aims to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging.   The …

Sonoco launches 95% paper-based, fully recyclable cans

  Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality.   The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …