Netstal Introduces Innovative Recyclable Thin-Wall Cup Made of 100% PP

  Netstal, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, has introduced a groundbreaking thin-wall cup designed with a strong emphasis on recyclability. The key feature of this product is its composition, made entirely from polypropylene (PP), making it highly suitable for recycling, and its development is aimed at contributing to a sustainable circular economy.   …

Apple’s Environmental Commitment: Fiber-Based Packaging, Recycled Materials, and Leather-Free Products

  The packaging for the new Apple Watch and band lineup is 100 percent fibre-based, a first for Apple, furthering the company’s goal to use plastic-free packaging by 2025.    In a significant step toward achieving its environmental goals, Apple has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of …

Byblos Printing SAL Partners with BOBST to Enhance Printing and Packaging Operations

Byblos Printing SAL (‘Byblos’), a prominent printing and packaging company based in Mount Lebanon, has solidified its position in the Lebanese packaging market through a strategic partnership with BOBST, a global leader in packaging solutions. By investing in a state-of-the-art NOVACUT 106 ER Autoplaten® die-cutter from BOBST, Byblos aims to bolster its capabilities, expand its …

Aldar Properties collaborates with EAD to promote single-use plastic bottle recycling

    In a collaboration aimed at fostering a recycling culture for single-use plastic bottles, Aldar Properties has joined forces with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will assume responsibility for eight significant Big Zero installations, providing community members with a convenient means to dispose of their …

Redfern Labels welcomes new MPS EF 340 next gen flexo press

    Redfern Labels, a prominent producer of flexographic labels in South Africa, has added the state-of-the-art MPS EF 340 flexo press to its Johannesburg facility.   The machine sale was led by Patrick Aengenvoort, ROTOCON director and co-owner; and Marius van Lith, MPS Regional Sales Director with the installation completed by a team of …

T3 orders first PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line in Kenya

    T3 (EPZ) Ltd, a member of Megh Group, has ordered a Starlinger recoStar PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line for its new plant in Athi River, Kenya. With this project, T3 aims to contribute to the establishment of a circular economy with a positive impact on both the environment and society in the country. Driven …

Borouge announces appointment of Hasan Karam as COO

Borouge Plc, one of the leading petrochemical companies that provide innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Hasan Karam as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Borouge effective 1 May 2023. Karam will be succeeding Louis Desal who will be moving on from Borouge after 6 successful years leading the operations of …

Introducing rDPET® Sheet: The Sustainable Solution with Unique Performance Attributes

    Interpack 2023 recently concluded, and OCTAL, a Middle East subsidiary of Alpek Polyester, presented their latest product, rDPET®, at Hall 10 Booth D08. Octal operates the world’s largest PET resin plant in the Middle East and the largest clear rigid PET sheet plant globally, making it an industry leader.   As a subsidiary …

Deliveroo UAE launches web store in partnership with Sineo Packaging

Deliveroo has announced the launch of a web store in partnership with environment-friendly packaging company, Sineo Packaging. The partnership falls under Deliveroo’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, and is a result of the company’s commitment to making sustainability a long-term business priority. Through Deliveroo’s web store, restaurants can now purchase sustainable, and customised packaging …

Synaptik, Comexi, Hotpack jointly present an innovative technology with savings in waste and adhesive volume

Dharmesh Zaveri GENERAL MANAGER, HOTPACK PACKAGING A joint presentation of an innovative solution to improve the flexible packaging lamination process through the in-line coating weight measurement system, gScan. This solution enables significant savings in makeready waste as well as adhesive volume. We have tried to keep sustainability as our prime agenda, and one we are …