Quadpack launches reusable solution for makeup and skincare

Quadpack has launched ‘Light Me Up’ makeup and skincare in a new airless refillable flow pen with four different, sensorial, cold-touch tips.   The company stated, “The refill system is practical and intuitive: the inner bottle can be easily removed for recycling and replaced with a simple turn. The four different, sensorial cold tips create …

Dubai SME helps reduce global issue of marine plastic pollution

SunKiss, the UAE homegrown developer of sustainable and environmentally friendly suncare products, showcased the role it is playing in reducing plastic waste in the ocean during this year’s Dubai International Boat Show, which took place at Dubai Harbour.   Research has revealed that over 14 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every …

Tetra Pak commences research into fibre-based food packaging

Tetra Pak has commenced research towards advancing fibre-based sustainable food packaging, in collaboration with MAX IV – the most modern synchrotron radiation laboratory in the world. The research aims to uncover fresh insights into the nanostructure of fibre materials, with the first application to optimise the composition of materials used for paper straws.   This …

Al Ain Water Launches UAE’s first locally produced 100% rPET bottle

Al Ain Water, the UAE’s leading water brand announced the launch of its new water bottle, which is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) at Gulfood, . This new 100% rPET bottle is the first to be locally produced by a UAE brand.   PET is a highly recyclable plastic material, and when recycled it …

Continental develops tire from recycled rubber and plastic bottles

Continental, one of the leading tire manufacturers uses recycled rubber, rice husks and plastic bottles for tire production. The company develops technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and aims for all tires to be made of sustainable materials.   Claus Petschick, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires, said, “Continental is on …

Emirates Environmental Group collects 7,357 kg of aluminium cans

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), conducted its first major recycling campaign for the year; the “Can Collection Day” on 26 February. Uniting people and entities under the theme “Say: Yes to Can Recycling, No to Carbon Emissions” , EEG collected a total of 7,357 kg of Aluminium Cans for recycling.   Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Chairperson …

Dove introduces their first ever refillable, reusable deodorant

Dove has announced to make refillable deodorant products widely available to all and accomplishing a new milestone in their journey towards fighting plastic-waste.   The deodorant brand is turning what was once a ‘throwaway’ item into a meaningful commitment to sustainability with the launch of Dove Refillable Deodorant. This is brands’s first ever refillable deodorant. …

Al Bayader and Barakat present an innovative sustainability technology that biodegrades in landfills

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 …

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 …

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 …