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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Bottled Water Business Group

As part of its efforts to enhance the private sector’s contributions to the emirate’s economy, The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, announced the establishment of two new business groups: The Bottled Water Business Group and the Circular Packaging Association.   Launching the new business groups is in line …

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Beeah Group pledges to achieve emissions-free mobility at COP27

Beeah Group, the Middle East’s pioneer in sustainable, smart solutions for future-ready cities, has signed the ZEV Declaration at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Around 200 signatories to the declaration, initiated by the UK Presidency, are now setting a roadmap so that by 2040, all new van and car sales …

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