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Wimbledon and Evian reflect on sustainability achievements at 2024 Championships

  The All England Club and The Championships, Wimbledon, have completed another successful tournament, marked by significant strides towards environmental sustainability. Acknowledging the influential role of major sporting events in environmental protection, Wimbledon aims to lead by example in fostering a positive environmental impact.   Wimbledon’s Sustainability Achievements During the 2024 Championships, Wimbledon demonstrated its …

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ProAmpac launches ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000 for sustainable food packaging

  ProAmpac has introduced its latest innovation with the launch of the ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000, a polypropylene-based tray designed for sustainability and operational efficiency. Classified as plastic #5 and approved for curbside recycling, this tray targets the food service and grocery sectors with its lightweight and recyclable properties.   Pascal Labrie, vice president …

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Oman Air enhances sustainability with eco-friendly earphone packaging

  Oman Air has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by redesigning the packaging for its Economy Class earphones. In collaboration with Linstol, a global provider of eco-friendly in-flight products, the airline has replaced single-use plastic PET foil with recyclable Kraft paper envelopes. This change is expected to eliminate 6.48 tonnes of non-recyclable …

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EGA and RECAPP by Veolia complete over 14,000 aluminium collections in the UAE

  Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP by Veolia have announced the completion of over 14,000 collections from schools and homes since the inception of their partnership to promote aluminium recycling among young people in the UAE. This collaboration began last year and initially included 12 schools near EGA’s operations in Jebel Ali and Al …

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Carrefour promotes Plastic Free July with sustainable initiatives

  Carrefour, operated exclusively by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, is marking Plastic Free July by encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives across its stores. Starting July 3, the retailer will eliminate all plastic bags every Wednesday, coinciding with International Plastic Bag Free Day.   As part of this initiative, Carrefour is offering customers …

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Mondi unveils FlexiBag Reinforced: A new generation of recyclable packaging

  Mondi, a leading global provider of sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has introduced FlexiBag Reinforced, a new line of recyclable packaging. These mono-PE-based bags are designed to contribute to a circular economy, being recyclable where collection and recycling systems for PE films are available.   The FlexiBag Reinforced range, developed in-house by Mondi, offers …

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Beta Glass and Wecyclers launch cullet trucks to boost recycling efforts in Nigeria

  Beta Glass PLC, a member of the Frigoglass Group and a prominent manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, has partnered with Wecyclers, a Lagos-based waste management company, to introduce a fleet of cullet trucks aimed at enhancing recycling efforts and promoting sustainability across Nigeria.   The launch event, held on May …

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Middle East forges sustainable path in packaging on heels of World Environment Day

  As Dubai Municipality announced a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic and paper variants, effective June 1st, the world celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th. Dubai Municipality’s move marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey.   This move aligns with the broader mission to curb non-biodegradable single-use plastic waste and …

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Plastipak and Kraft Heinz partner to produce 100% rPET containers

  Plastipak Packaging, Inc. has announced a partnership with Kraft Heinz to transition KRAFT® Real Mayo and MIRACLE WHIP® containers to be made entirely from recycled PET (rPET) material. This collaboration aligns with Kraft Heinz’s goal of reducing the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20% by 2030.   The conversion …

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ALPLA and Re-Purpose partner to boost PET recycling in South Africa

ALPLA Group, a global leader in plastic packaging solutions, and Re-Purpose, a South African company specializing in reverse logistics of post-consumer plastic waste, announced a strategic partnership to strengthen the plastics recycling cycle in South Africa. Focus on Circular Economy and Job Creation This collaboration focuses on advancing sustainable packaging solutions and supporting the feedstock …

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