Sustainable Packaging Middle East & Africa News - Week 9

Nilpeter eyes African growing packaging market

AFRICA – Danish printing press manufacturer Nilpeter is strengthening its footprint in Africa, recognizing the continent’s growing demand for high-quality labels and flexible packaging .?.?.?More

Lafarge Africa partners with Lagos State on waste-to-fuel initiative

NIGERIA – Lafarge Africa has signed anMoU with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources through the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to advance solid waste management?. .?.?More

ETG Bio Green Polymer to launch innovative manufacturing facility in KEZAD

UAE –?KEZAD Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with ETG Bio Green Polymer, a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, to establish a state-of-the-art compostable polymers factory in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah (KEZAD A)?. .?.?More

Triple Shine Foundation launches pilot to cut single-use plastics

SOUTH AFRICA – Triple Shine Foundation, a woman-led nonprofit, has launched a six-month pilot project in Limpopo aimed at reducing single-use plastic detergent containers?. .?.?More

LAWMA cracks down on illegal waste scavenging in Lagos, Nigeria

NIGERIA – The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a stern warning to property owners, agents, and private occupiers against illegal waste scavenging and unlicensed recycling activities?. .?.?More

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Berry Global partners with Mars for 100% recycled plastic packaging

USA – Berry Global Group, Inc. has partnered with Mars to transition its pantry jars for M&M’S, SKITTLES, and STARBURST to 100% recycled plastic packaging, excluding the jar lids?. .?.?More

CCL Label introduces EcoFloat Shrink sleeves in Southeast Asia

ASIA – CCL Label has launched the next generation of EcoFloat shrink sleeves in Southeast Asia, advancing the region’s sustainable packaging solutions?. .?.?More

Origin Materials launches commercial production of PET caps in USA

USA – Origin Materials has commenced commercial production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) caps at its manufacturing center in Reed City, Michigan?. .?.?More

Krones expands production with new bottling machine facility in India

INDIA – German packaging and bottling machine manufacturer Krones has commenced construction of a US$36.33 million bottling equipment manufacturing plant in Vemagal, Karnataka?. .?.?More

Carlsberg Bulgaria introduces in-house canning with advanced KHS technology

BULGARIA – Carlsberg Bulgaria has launched its own canning line for the first time, leveraging advanced technology from KHS?. .?.?More

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