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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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UAE – Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and other beverage producers, can manufacturers and waste management firms have launched a coalition to drive aluminum recycling in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The coalition has been launched at EGA in Al Taweelah in presence of Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, and Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE…
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UAE – The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has launched the Bottled Water Business Group and the Circular Packaging Association as part of its efforts to strengthen the private sector’s role in economic growth. The Bottled Water Business Group will focus on promoting and developing the sector’s practices in line with international sustainability standards. By working with partners in the business…
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UAE – Saudi chemical company SABIC is collaborating with Guangdong Jinming Machinery and Bolsas de los Altos to support the growth of polyolefin-based innovative applications in the flexible packaging segment. The three partners have agreed to work on polyolefin-based solutions for the flexible packaging segment. They will provide an outlet to test and validate the performance of SABIC‘s polyolefin resin…
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UAE – Saudi chemical manufacturing company, SABIC has partnered with recycling firm Landbell and food company Mars to launch a closed-loop recycling initiative for flexible food packaging. As part of the partnership, Landbell will collect mixed-used plastic that will then be used to manufacture certified circular polypropylene (PP) under SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio. Flexible plastic packaging supplier SIT Group will produce…
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UAE – UAE-based manufacturer and supplier of food packaging products, Hotpack Global has completed the acquisition of Al Huraiz Packaging Industry (AHP). Located in Dubai Investment Park, AHP is a state-of-the-art facility that is one of the most technically advanced packaging plants for corrugated carton products in the UAE. Following the acquisition, Hotpack Global will assume complete control of the…
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Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 will be the definitive destination leading the future of food production – from new ingredients and advanced technologies to integrated supply chain solutions and breakthrough developments driving the industry forward. UAE – Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced leading global trade fair, Gulfood Manufacturing, will take place from 8-10 November 2022. Showcasing new global products, solutions…
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UAE – Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) said it has produced more than 1 million tons of products recycled from waste materials collected in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2022. This comes in line with Abu Dhabi’s strategy to promote sound waste management and recycling, and its aim to convert waste into environment-friendly products…
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UAE – Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has established Rebound to facilitate the global trade of recycled plastic and minimize the world’s plastic pollution. The Rebound Plastic Exchange (RPX) platform will help buyers and sellers worldwide to trade recycled plastic with transparency. The platform will run specification sheets personalized for each listing available on the RPX B2B marketplace. The…
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