On Sunday, the Lagos State Government declared an immediate ban on the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement in a statement he personally signed, citing the environmental impact of these materials. Wahab highlighted the adverse …
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Pringles has launched a new eco-friendly paper tube, designed to simplify the recycling process for consumers. The paper tubes, now exclusively available at Tesco stores and online, replace the familiar steel-based Pringles can introduced in the 1960s. Crafted from recycled paper with a paper base, the new packaging allows customers to dispose of …
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PepsiCo HAS introduced 100% recycled plastic bottles for Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi Zero in the UAE. A first in the country, PepsiCo is paving the way for the integration of fully recycled*, locally produced packaging in the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSDs) category inline with COP28 taking place in the UAE this month. The …
Tetra Pak East Africa, in collaboration with the Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO), has launched a groundbreaking initiative to recover used beverage cartons in East Africa. According to a series of linkedin posts by PACKPRO, the announcement was made during a kick-start project aimed at addressing environmental concerns related to plastic packaging. Speaking at …
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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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