Mondi partners with Megaflex for paper solution for rollpacking mattresses

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paper bag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses.   Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while …

Google launches Challenge to reduce plastic waste in food services

Google is taking steps to address the growing plastic waste problem by launching the Single-Use Plastics Challenge, aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste produced in food services.   The challenge invites food and beverage companies with plastic-free packaging solutions to apply and test their products in Google’s cafes and MicroKitchens.   Successful applicants …

Avery Dennison and Dow launch hotmelt label adhesive

Dow and Avery Dennison have co-developed an innovative and sustainable new hotmelt label adhesive solution that enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) packaging to be mechanically recycled together in one stream. The adhesive is the first of its kind on the label market and is approved by Recyclass for recycling in …

BASF to shape the future of the packaging at Interpack

BASF will be represented together with BTC Europe, its European distribution organisation, at Interpack, Messe Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2023 at Stand B43 in Hall 10.   The company will present numerous solutions and new projects in the packaging sector to customers and partners. BASF will continue its “Plastics Journey” with the three …

Huhtamaki launches Wastepreneur Challenge in South Africa

Huhtamaki has proudly teamed up with international charity WasteAid on a two-year program that provides training and support to waste collectors—Wastepreneurs—to develop their skills and capacity, move up the value chain and earn more money.   “We at Huhtamaki believe that waste is a very valuable secondary material. To make this a reality, incentivisation, innovation, …

UAE launches marine plastic waste monitoring programme

As part of its efforts to preserve marine resources, seawater quality, and beach cleanliness within the general framework of Year of Sustainability, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched an integrated programme to monitor plastic waste in the marine and coastal environment of the country. A series of scientific studies will be …

Amcor and Tyson Foods deliver new, more sustainable package

Amcor has announced to partner again with Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognised global protein leader, to launch a more sustainable package for consumer products. The partnership of Amcor and Tyson Foods pairs two industry leaders in sustainability to innovate a first-to-market solution that provides a more sustainable package …

RECAPP partners with Al Ain Water for fundraising campaign

RECAPP, the UAE’s first free-of-charge door-to-door recycling service, partnered with Al Ain Water to launch a fundraising campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan to benefit Al Jalila Foundation.   The campaign empowered members of the community to contribute to vital medical treatment, education and research, simply by recycling their used plastic bottles and aluminum …

UPM Raflatac introduces new paper label solutions

UPM Raflatac to expand its wash-off portfolio with new paper label materials that enhance the recycling of PET and HDPE. The label materials have received European certifications of recyclability from Institut cyclos-HTP for PET and HDPE packaging, and they are part of UPM Raflatac’s SmartCircle portfolio.   Sylwia Jurys, Vice President, Paper Laminates SBU EMEIA, …