Amcor wins at WorldStar Global Packaging Awards

Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has won in four categories in the 2023 WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation. Amcor was honored for innovative product design in the Food, Health and Personal Care, and Medical and Pharmaceutical categories, strengthening its global position in …

KitKat to introduce paper-wrapped packaging

KitKat, one of the world’s most popular confectionery products has announced to introduce recyclable paper packaging as a pilot test for the brand.   The recyclable paper packaging will be available for a limited time for its four-finger bar in Australia, across Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory.   Nestle will produce more than …

Ashok Chaturvedi sheds light on recyclability of multi-layer mixed Plastics (MLP)

Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Limited, recently released a report on recyclability of Multi-Layer mixed Plastic (MLP) waste at an event organised and hosted by Plastic Packaging Research and Development Centre (PPRDC).   Plastics Packaging Research and Development Centre (www.pprdc.in) is a non-profit research and development center established by the Multilayer Plastics Films …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Printing & Publishing Business Group

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the Printing & Publishing business group to boost the sector’s competitiveness and support its members in navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape.   Commenting on the setting up of this business group, Maha Al Gargawi, Executive Director of Business Advocacy …

Stora Enso acquires De Jong Packaging Group

De Jong Packaging Group, one of the largest corrugated manufacturers in the Benelux, is now officially part of Stora Enso. This acquisition will advance Stora Enso’s strategic direction, accelerate revenue growth and build market share in renewable packaging in Europe.   The acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group will begin a new phase of renewable …

Dubai Municipality launches Recyclable Materials Collection Center

Dubai Municipality has launched the Recyclable Materials Collection Center project using cargo shipping containers, which is considered one of the smartest and most environmentally sustainable centers.   The Center aims to reduce waste production in the Emirate of Dubai, promote a culture of waste separation, and raise recycling rates, thus enhancing the quality of life …

UAE to impose blanket ban on single-use plastic bags from 2024

Starting 1 January 2024, The UAE has announced to implement a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags. The ministerial resolution also prohibits the import, production and circulation of single-use plastic shopping bags.   This comes as part of Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022, which regulates the use of single-use products in the country’s …

Tetra Pak South Africa partners with PETCO

In an increased effort to drive collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) in South Africa, Tetra Pak South Africa to join the PET Recycling Company NPC (PETCO), a well-established Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). Tetra Pak’s membership commences on 1 January 2023.   The decision for Tetra Pak to join PETCO was driven by …