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UAE – The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has issued a ministerial decision on regulating the trade of recycled plastic water bottles in line with public health and food safety standards in line with its net-zero drive and circular economy principles. The new decision contributes to the UAE’s commitment to preserving resources and supporting the shift to a…
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UAE – The UAE is set to get its first food-grade plastic recycling facility in Abu Dhabi that will be able to process 12,000 tons of plastic a year. The plan has been revealed following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), overseen by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), which…
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AUSTRIA – Global specialty packaging pioneer CCL Label has developed what it claims to be the thinnest stretch sleeve on the market at a 30-micron thickness in a bid to cut carbon footprint. According to CCL Label, the sleeves are made of mono-PET that has a high degree of elasticity. This means that no adhesives and no heat is necessary…
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