Ghana formally joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership, an initiative dedicated to eradicating plastic waste and pollution worldwide, thus becoming the first African nation to do so. Ghana produces 1.7 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with only two per cent being recycled, according to the United Nations Development Programme. Francis Kantavooro has produced a locally gathered reactor that turns plastic waste into fuel.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 9th March 2020

Ethiopia is greatly admired not just for its beauty, diversity or economic progress but also the fervent spirit of its people. It is extremely encouraging to see the improved economic growth projections over the last couple of years which is testament to all of the hard work that has been done,” said Phillipine Mtikitiki General Manager for East & Central Africa. With the aim of showing the immense investment and tourist attractions.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 15th January 2020

Over the past couple of years, owing to the demand for convenient and customizable carrier of goods, paper bags market have witnessed a steady growth. Paper bags are fundamental needs of the modern life. Paper bags are usually used as shopping bags and also as big sacks. They are made up of forms of kraft paper.   Paper bags provide quality, secures the item encased, and  also can be recycled for reuse.Paper bags are.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd January 2020

Packaging is one of the key factors considered by the firms engaged in the manufacturing industry. With the growing number of manufacturing units, food processing plants, and increasing industrial production, the global packaging industry is witnessing robust growth. In the last few years, the packaging industry has been experiencing a transition, where the manufacturing and industrial sector has been adapting to flexible.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 30th December 2019

Paper bags packaging have become the essential component of modern lifestyle and is projected to create substantial market in the coming years due to its eco-friendly nature.   Paper bags are multipurpose as well as cost efficient packaging method to preserve, protect and transport a wide array of products.  A paper bag is a bag made of paper, usually kraft paper. Paper bags are usually used as shopping bags, packaging, and.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd December 2019

Increasing investments in packaging in Africa will make small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the continent more competitive.   There is a growing participation of women in the packaging industry, both as entrepreneurs and as employees. In Africa, many women focus on the issues of quality.The packaging industry offers a wide range of possibilities for women. An evaluation is therefore fundamental to encourage their participation.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 29th November 2019

In 2018, the Coca-Cola Company announced its World Without Waste vision, which committed to an ambitious goal: to collect and recycle the equivalent of a bottle or can for every one they sell by 2030, reaching a 100% collection and recycling rate of all their packaging.   The vision also includes ensuring all of their packaging is 100% recyclable by 2025 and that the PET bottles are made with an average of 50% recycled.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 8th November 2019

Sustainable packaging finds its application in almost all industry verticals, but predominantly it has found a major stake in the industries such as, food & beverages, FMCG, retail trade, wholesale, Healthcare, etc.   This new concept of packaging has also brought in a new dimensions for innovations giving a whole lot of opportunities for the entrepreneurs to explore various untapped dimensions in this field. Sustainable.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 8th November 2019

According to Beroe Inc, a procurement intelligence firm, innovation and technical advancements in the production process for blow molded plastic bottles will facilitate a consequent increase in the production of such bottles.At a global level, blow molded plastic packaging is most prominently used in the beverages industry, accounting for approximately 49 percent of the consumption, followed by cosmetics and personal care (16 percent) and.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 6th November 2019

Silafrica is said to be the first and only packaging solutions company to offer ICM across the entire African continent.   Silafrica claims to solidify its position as a top-tier solutions provider with the addition of new, state of the art Injection Compression Molding (ICM) manufacturing capabilities.   Silafrica is also said to be a trusted partner and valued supplier to some of the largest food and baverage brands like pepsi,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 1st October 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa gave a two-day state visit to Tanzania on 14 and15 August 2019, at the invitation of President John Pombe Magufuli. This was his first state visit since being elected President in May.   As part of his visit, Ramaphosa also lead the South African delegation to the 39th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government, held on 17-18 August.   According to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th September 2019

Mr. Green Africa engages more than 2,000 previously marginalized waste collectors and sells more than 2,000 metric tons of “fairly sourced” recycled materials for local and international markets, DOB Equity says in a news release announcing the investment.   DOB Equity, a Dutch investor in East Africa, and London-based Global Innovation Fund (GIF), in partnership with the consumer brands company Unilever, have invested in Mr..... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th September 2019