May 4, 2023 | Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine

Tetra Pak gets recognition for its sustainability efforts in reducing GHG emissions

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

SWITZERLAND – Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company, Tetra Pak has been named as a European Climate Leader 2023 by the Financial Times, in recognition of the company’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and its robust commitments to climate action. The Financial Times with data experts Statista compiled the third edition of Europe’s Climate Leaders and whittled…

Macfarlane Group bolsters portfolio with acquisition of protective packaging distributor Gottlieb

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

UK – Glasgow-based supplier of protective packaging products Macfarlane Group has announced the acquisition of protective packaging supplier Gottlieb Packaging Materials (Gottlieb). The transaction is valued at £3.55 million (US$4.43m), which includes an earn-out of up to £800,000 (US$1m) subject to the agreed profit growth targets over two years. Based in Manchester, Gottlieb specializes in providing protective packaging products to…

DS Smith opens innovative combined heat and power plant at its Kent mill

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

UK – British fiber-based packaging supplier DS Smith and European energy company E.ON have unveiled a new state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) plant at DS Smith’s paper mill in Kent. The agreement between the two companies was announced in 2019 and construction commenced the same year after being financed by E.ON who will operate the plant. The new CHP…

WestRock announces closure of paper mill in South Carolina, US

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

USA – American corrugated packaging company WestRock has revealed plans to permanently shut down its paper mill in South Carolina, US. Based in North Charleston, the paper mill which produces uncoated kraft paper or KraftPak, containerboard and unbleached saturating kraft paper or DuraSorb, will stop operating on 31 August 2023. David B. Sewell, chief executive officer at WestRock said: “The…

KCCA acquires 80 trucks to improve collection and transport of solid waste in Kampala

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

UGANDA – The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to procure 80 garbage trucks to improve the collection and transport of solid waste in the Ugandan capital. The authority will also procure an unspecified number of garbage skippers and place them in spaces of 200 meters from each as collection points where city dwellers can dispose of garbage for…

Coca-Cola unveils new premium bottle and brand identity for Voltic Natural Mineral Water

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

GHANA – Coca-Cola and its bottling partner – Voltic Ghana Limited, have launched a new premium bottle and new brand identity across the existing portfolio in a sustainability drive. Unveiled during the launch of Voltaic Premium Brand Campaign, dubbed ‘Own Your Richness’, the 750ml premium bottle comes in a new sleek design with a distinct royal blue label that has…