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 …

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 …

Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo collaborate on circular laundry detergent packaging

  Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain.   The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …

Bluewater and NIA Middle East urge hospitality leaders to tackle single-use plastics

  At the Responsible Hoteliers Summit in Dubai, Kamran Khan, CEO of NIA, urged hospitality leaders to take immediate action against the use of single-use plastic bottles. In his keynote address, Khan highlighted the staggering figure that 600 billion plastic bottles are sold globally each year, with less than 15 percent being recycled. “The majority …

Theegarten-Pactec advances sustainable packaging solutions

  The global shift towards sustainability has placed eco-friendly packaging at the forefront of consumer and industry priorities. A study by Simon-Kucher & Partners in June 2023 revealed that 62% of German consumers are willing to pay up to 7% more for products with sustainable packaging. However, manufacturers, particularly in the confectionery sector, face significant …

Piovan Group to unveil cutting-edge rPET packaging innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  Piovan Group, a global leader in process automation systems, will present its latest innovations in rPET packaging analysis at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. At hall 1, stand 118, the company will highlight Inspecta, a groundbreaking range of analysers designed to enhance safety and sustainability in PET packaging production.   The Inspecta line features two key …

New recyclable packaging from Amazon arrives in the UK

  Amazon has introduced a new recyclable packaging solution designed specifically for UK customers. The company has developed a shock-proof, lightweight paper envelope that can be recycled at home, eliminating the use of plastic materials. This initiative follows Amazon’s commitment to reducing unnecessary packaging.   In collaboration with packaging expert Mondi, Amazon has created a …

Castrol introduces HDPE bottles with 50% recycled plastic content

  Castrol India Limited has increased the recycled content in its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottles to 50%, marking another step in its sustainability journey. The company aims to use 2,600 metric tonnes of recycled plastic annually in its packaging portfolio by 2024.   This development builds on Castrol’s previous efforts to enhance the sustainability …

Tadweer Group expands Recycling Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi with 25 Reverse Vending Machines

  Tadweer Group has deployed 25 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) across strategic locations in Abu Dhabi, including Umm Al Emarat Park and Zayed International Airport, with plans for further installations. The initiative involves collaboration with various partners, such as the Ministry of Finance, Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), ADNEC Group, and the Department of Municipalities …