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South Africa revises packaging waste framework

South Africa’s draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 sets out plans to cut waste, boost recycling and support circular economy goals over the next five years.

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FirmaPak expands into Canada with Easy Plastic acquisition

Easy Plastic serves a range of sectors such as automotive, health and beauty, food and beverage, industrial and pharmaceutical.

Packaging reporting requirements expand in Singapore

Under Singapore’s Mandatory Packaging Reporting regime, companies must annually report packaging volumes and submit plans to reduce, reuse or recycle materials.

Saudi Printing and Packaging to close UAE subsidiary  

The company’s board approved the closure as part of SPPC’s strategy to review and exit from non-core assets.

The real cost of over-packaging

What begins as an effort to protect products often results in excess materials, inefficient transport and mounting environmental impact.

Graphic Packaging sees lower profits in 2025

The results included net charges for special items and amortisation of purchased intangibles totalling $14m.

Looije Group opens new facility in Ridderkerk, Netherlands

This facility is part of a phased development plan, with further expansion to follow in the coming years.