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 …
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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 …
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Under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment, Nestlé, Diageo, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), have partnered to launch the Jordan Bottle Recovery project, managed by Development Inc. International. The launch of the project was announced in a press conference, held this month at the Four Seasons Hotel – Amman, attended …
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Sidel has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling at its unique small-scale PET recycling pilot line in Octeville, France. Sidel to develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET. Seeking carbon neutrality, the packaging industry …
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Beeah Recycling, the waste processing and material recovery business under Beeah Group, has added a new Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) facility to its state-of-the-art, integrated waste management complex in Al Sajaa, Sharjah. The SRF facility to transform commercial residue waste into a high quality alternative green fuel in cement factories, where the fuel will …
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Quality Street, one of Nestlé’s most popular confectionery brands in the UK and across the world has announced to introduce recyclable FSC-certified paper packaging for its twist-wrapped sweets worldwide. The landmark move from dual foil and cellulose to recyclable paper wrappers will see Quality Street remove almost 2.5 billion individual pieces of packaging material …
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Spinneys has announced it is trialling the company’s first bottle ‘return and reuse’ waste scheme, as part of its ‘No Time for Waste’ sustainability programme. In partnership with Hawa, a UAE-born sustainable atmospheric drinking water producer, Spinneys aims to inspire its customers to take action and lead a more circular way of living. The …
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Building on its longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, Fiji Water has transitioned its iconic and best-selling 500 mL and 330 mL bottles to 100% recycled plastic (rPET). The move is a substantial step in reducing plastic waste and replaces almost 65% of Fiji Water’s bottle volume with recycled material. The company is committed to …
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The Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi (EAD) has introduced a range of ‘Big Zero’ installations throughout Abu Dhabi, which will act as collection points for the public to deposit single-use plastic bottles for recycling. The installations will be placed in prime locations with high footfall such as malls, parks and events. The ‘Big Zero’ installations …
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As part of Think Planet, Radisson Blu Dubai Media City aims to reduce the hotel’s negative impact on its environment and the planet. In keeping with this, the hotel has made the momentous change to remove plastic bottles from its property. Replacing the 0.5l bottles on offer in each room and at the restaurants …
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