Procter & Gamble (P&G) is celebrating Global Recycling Day by highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce, reuse, replace, and recycle product packaging. The company aims to enhance consumer experience while reducing its environmental impact. “Our teams designing products and packaging are guided by our consumers’ needs and our Ambition 2030 goals,” said a spokesperson. …
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) employees have recycled over 7.1 tonnes of plastic bottles and aluminium cans in 14 months, showcasing their commitment to sustainability. Since October 2022, employees have recycled 499,541 plastic bottles and aluminium cans, diverting 7,108 kilograms of waste from landfills. DEWA has implemented recycling initiatives to promote a …
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Hotpack Global, a leading UAE-based packaging company, has partnered with RECAPP, a digital recycling solution platform, to introduce recycling bins at its facilities and client premises. This initiative aims to collect 40 tons of waste per year, contributing to the UAE’s recycling and sustainability goals and reducing 84 metric tons of CO2 emissions. …
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SIG, Plastic Bank, and GIZ GmbH have unveiled a collaborative project aimed at enhancing recycling practices and livelihoods in Egypt through blockchain technology. This initiative seeks to address Egypt’s significant waste management challenges, where more than 95 million tons of waste are generated annually, with only 60% being collected and less than 20% properly …
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable corrugated packaging, launched its DryPack seafood box in North America, offering a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes. DryPack is a 100% water-resistant, fully recyclable box designed to keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for over 40 hours when packed with ice. …
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Aptar Closures has introduced the Future Disc Top, the first of three e-commerce-capable disc top dispensing solutions set to launch globally this year. This innovative closure is designed for beauty, personal care, and home care applications, offering full recyclability* and e-commerce suitability. Future Disc Top features a locking/unlocking ring for secure transit and …
Dubai Municipality has embarked on a forward-thinking initiative aimed at collecting and recycling 3 million plastic packaging units, equivalent to 60 tons of PET plastic, in the emirate. PET plastic is commonly used in water bottles, soft drink containers, and food packaging due to its durability, transparency, and lightweight properties. H.E. Dawoud Al …
Amcor, a global packaging solutions provider, has entered into an agreement with Cadbury to supply approximately 1,000 tons of post-consumer recycled plastic for wrapping its core Cadbury chocolate range. The deal is part of Cadbury’s efforts to reduce its reliance on virgin plastic. Cadbury had previously announced in 2022 that it had sourced …
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Tesco is pioneering a groundbreaking approach in sustainability by introducing a new line of toilet roll and kitchen towel crafted from recycled cardboard and pulp. Developed in collaboration with supplier WEPA, these products are set to redefine eco-friendly household essentials. The innovative process involves transforming tons of corrugated cardboard, sourced in part from …
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Every Can Counts, a prominent program advocating for drink can recycling, has inaugurated its UAE chapter. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, this initiative is supported by Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown, and Canpack, with the goal of elevating the UAE’s recycling rates from one-third to 100%. The UAE, now the third non-European country to …
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