USA – New Water Capital, an operationally focused lower middle market private equity firm through its affiliate, has completed the acquisition of two packaging providers, Norwood Paper and BulkSak International. The acquisitions become a part of New Water’s broader transportation packaging solutions platform which will now be the largest provider of specialty FIBCs and related packaging in North America. The…
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Toronto Zoo partners with Compass Group to reduce daily plastic usage
CANADA – The Toronto Zoo has teamed up with food service provider Compass Group Canada to lower the single-use plastics used in its daily operations. As part of the partnership, the companies have launched ‘Friendlier’, a reusable plastic container designed for use in the park’s foodservice. Made using 24% less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the packaging has been initially rolled…
Read MoreLucozade revamps packaging for Orange and Original drink flavors to boost purchase intent
UK – British brand of soft drink Lucozade is introducing a fresh packaging design for its Orange and Original drink varieties. The new packaging features increased transparency in the sleeve, providing consumers with a sneak peek of the product and helping them identify its flavor, taste, and refreshing qualities. This update comes as a result of feedback from 6,500 consumers…
Read MoreClean-Seas Morocco signs feedstock supply agreement with Clean Ocean
MOROCCO – Agadir-based recycling company, Clean-Seas Morocco (CSM) has entered into a feedstock supply contract with Clean Oceans 2, a global leader in waste management. The agreement provides for the delivery of waste plastic (feedstock) from Clean Oceans 2 to CSM’s facility in Agadir, Morocco at no cost to CSM. With a maximum deliverable amount of up to 1,000,000 metric…
Read MoreTesco trials new recyclable packaging with 70% less plastic for its fresh mince product
UK – British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, Tesco has introduced ‘pillow packs’ for fresh mince, replacing the traditional tray/top wrap pack. The packaging, which uses 70% less plastic, is being trialed for the 500g Tesco Beef Lean Steak Mince 5% fat (£3.49) and Tesco Beef Mince 500g 20% fat (£2.49), the company said in a statement. The trials…
Read MoreEgypt acquires new solid waste transit station to help manage solid waste in Cairo
EGYPT – The governorate of Cairo has acquired a new solid waste transit station to help manage solid waste in the city. Located near Port-Saïd Road, the transit station is built on a 4,100 m2 site and has a capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day. It was inaugurated by the Egyptian Minister for the Environment According to Yasmine Fouad, Minister…
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