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How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable?

By Third party content on October 2, 2023

Once celebrated as a symbol of modern innovation, plastic is now both a blessing and a curse of our time. Plastic is ubiquitous in every sector, and agriculture is no different. Modern agriculture, which is responsible for almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a major drain on the planet's resources, is […]

PepsiCo to introduce bottles made from recycled plastic in Africa, Middle East & South Asia

By Press release on October 30, 2022

PepsiCo is introducing bottles made from recycled plastic in several of the region’s markets across beverage brands like Aquafina and Pepsi. With only one country in the region allowing the use of recycled plastic in food and beverage packaging in 2020, PepsiCo continues its journey of policy unlocks aiming to introduce recycled bottles across 10 […]

Swissotel Al Ghurair provides guests with their own filtered water

By Press release on August 20, 2022

Committed to maintaining Swiss sustainable standards, Swissotel Al Ghurair has taken another big step forward by introducing an internal water filtration unit to provide guests with clean and fresh drinking water. Since 2018, Swissotel Al Ghurair is connected to the iconic Al Ghurair Centre, one of Dubai’s first shopping malls, welcoming guests on a journey […]

Qatar to expand recycling with new waste management centre

By Third party content on June 16, 2022

The new waste handling facility is set to promote Qatar’s circular economy. Over 20,000 tonnes of waste will be recycled and treated to generate electricity, the Ministry of Municipality revealed, announcing Qatar’s newest waste management centre. The environment-conscious project aims to take the country closer to accomplishing its strategic goals of building a circular economy and helping protect the […]

HP Inc. acquires Choose Packaging

By Press release on February 10, 2022

HP Inc. today announced the acquisition of Choose Packaging, a packaging development company and inventor of the only commercially available zero-plastic paper bottle in the world. Choose’s patented technology provides an alternative to plastic bottles and can hold a wide variety of liquid products. Its novel, paper-based bottles are made with naturally occurring and non-toxic […]

Dettol, Dubai-based startup Zeloop partner for recycling

By Press release on May 8, 2021

Dettol has partnered with Dubai-based startup ZeLoop to offer consumers a simple and convenient way to recycle their hygiene goods packaging. ZeLoop is a mobile platform that aims to shift consumer behavior by rewarding users for collecting & recycling plastic waste, ultimately minimising waste from cluttering landfills. The app leverages blockchain technology to allow users […]

Why plastic pollution is a producer responsibility

By Press release on January 17, 2021

We won’t be able to stem the tide of plastic waste until manufacturers are held accountable for their products. We’re all culprits in the plastic pollution crisis — and that’s by design. I was reminded of this recently when I ordered a set of carbon filters for my countertop compost bin. (Like most people, I […]

Avani offers a sustainable solution to plastic waste

By Press release on March 14, 2020

Avani aims to help rehabilitate the Middle East by offering 100% sustainable disposable packaging solutions and compostable plastic alternatives.

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