Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first UK retailer to switch its garlic baguettes to paper packaging, removing 5.5 million units of plastic annually. The shift applies to all single and twin garlic baguettes, which are now available in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper packaging that can be easily recycled at home. …
McCafé introduces compostable espresso coffee capsules for Nespresso machines
McCafé has launched a new range of compostable espresso coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso® Original coffee machines. The capsules, made from a blend of Rainforest Alliance Certified Arabica beans, are designed to offer a variety of flavors while addressing environmental concerns. The new product line includes three roasts: a light roast with sweet …
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ProAmpac introduces curbside recyclable packaging for tissue products
ProAmpac has unveiled its new fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 packaging, designed to replace traditional plastic film overwraps with a curbside recyclable option. Initially launched in North America, the product has proven successful and is now also available in Europe with local manufacturing capabilities. The RP-1050 is aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to …
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CCL expands floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range to enhance PET recycling
CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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Deinking drive transforms plastic recycling efforts
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, driven by brands’ heightened focus on sustainability and impending EU regulations mandating recycled content in plastic packaging. Reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) underscore the critical necessity of …
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Women leading the change to packaging sustainability in Ghana
In this issue of Packaging MEA, we meet Dana Mosori, the Executive Director & Founder of ASASE Foundation, a Ghanaian social enterprise that is tackling plastic waste head-on by empowering women to collect and recycle plastic. Through their innovative CASHIT! program, ASASE Foundation is providing women with a sustainable source of income and employment, …
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Pioneering sustainable recycling in the UAE and charting an eco-revolution across the MEA
In an exclusive interview, Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA Magazine, engages with Jérôme Viricel, General Manager of RECAPP by Veolia, to unpack the company’s pioneering role in sustainable recycling within the UAE and its broader ambitions across the MEA region. This conversation explores RECAPP’s sustainable recycling initiatives, offering a glimpse …
Dubai Duty Free launches upcycling initiative for perfume tester bottles
Dubai Duty Free, in collaboration with RECAPP by Veolia, has introduced a new initiative to recycle empty perfume tester bottles across its outlets at Dubai International Airport. This initiative, part of RECAPP’s glass recycling program, aims to repurpose the glass from these bottles and contribute to the UAE’s circular economy. As part of …
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Tadweer Group to establish Abu Dhabi’s first dedicated material recovery facility
Tadweer Group announced plans to develop Abu Dhabi’s first greenfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF), marking a significant step in the Emirate’s waste management efforts. The facility, with an initial processing capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes of waste per year, aimed to recover valuable recyclable materials such as metals and plastics from municipal solid …
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Olympic athletes call for reusable packaging amidst sustainability debate
Around 100 Olympic athletes have signed an open letter urging major sports sponsors in the beverage industry to replace single-use plastics with reusable packaging. They argue that single-use plastics contribute to environmental pollution and pose health risks. However, experts highlight that the solution is not as straightforward as it seems. Chris DeArmitt, President …
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