All articles by Mohamed Dabo

Mohamed Dabo

Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.

UK report calls for 30 percent packaging reuse target by 2035

A new report has urged the UK government to adopt a legally binding target for 30 percent of consumer packaging…
Trump’s metal tariffs drive up packaging costs

The doubling of US steel and aluminium import duties to 50% under President Trump is significantly increasing costs for metal…
AI helps cut plastic waste in packaging

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are working with over 50 partners to develop artificial…
Japan: new plastic dissolves in seawater in one hour

A new plastic developed by scientists in Japan dissolves in seawater within hours, offering a potential breakthrough in the global…
Industry blocks New York packaging law in final hours

New York’s 2025 legislative session officially concluded on June 12, 2025, bringing an end to the intense debate over the…

Print industry turns to packaging to survive

The print industry, which has seen steady decline in traditional segments such as newspapers, magazines and brochures, is now finding…
LDPE (soft plastic used in packaging) sees mixed demand

Low‑density polyethylene (LDPE) is a flexible, lightweight plastic commonly seen in everyday packaging—from sandwich bags and shrink wrap to tubing…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) now law in Kenya

Kenya has implemented the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, Legal Notice No 176 of 2024, marking a major shift…
Call for child-proof cannabis packaging in UK homes

Growing availability of medicinal cannabis in the UK has sparked fresh concerns over safe storage, particularly in households with young…
Clear labelling and recyclability now critical in EU markets

More than three-quarters of European consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of packaging, according to a new consumer survey…