UAE – Hotpack Global, the UAE firm manufacturing sustainable packaging products, has launched post-consumer recycled (PCR) shopping bags for Spinneys, marking a significant milestone in the retail industry’s sustainable initiatives.
Hotpack’s collaboration with Spinneys has created shopping bags manufactured entirely from 100 percent PCR resins.
These bags contribute to a cleaner environment and boast outstanding functionality, with the capacity to carry weights of up to 10 kilograms.
Spinneys has become the first supermarket chain in the UAE to embrace the initiative to provide PCR shopping bags to its customers as part of its sustainability efforts.
Abdul Jebbar PB, the group managing director of Hotpack Global, said: “We are proud to partner with Spinneys, a company that shares our vision for a sustainable future.
“Together, we are taking a leap forward in the retail industry by introducing PCR shopping bags that are not only environmentally friendly but also offer superior functionality.
“Hotpack remains committed to driving positive change and making a lasting impact on the global packaging landscape.”
The move has been welcomed by Sunil Kumar, CEO of Spinneys, saying: “We are excited to partner with Hotpack Global and be the first retailer to introduce PCR shopping bags as part of our sustainable initiative.
“This collaboration aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility and offers our customers a convenient and eco-friendly shopping experience.
“We applaud Hotpack’s dedication to producing sustainable packaging solutions and look forward to continuing our partnership in driving positive change within the retail industry.”
To ensure the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility, the PCR resins used in the production of these shopping bags are certified by Global Recycling Standards.
This certification guarantees that the materials utilized in the manufacturing process meet rigorous criteria for sustainability and contribute to the reduction of plastic waste.
In line with the company’s commitment to ensuring circularity in its supply chains, Hotpack recently unveiled its most technologically advanced facility at the National Industries Park in Dubai.
The plant is equipped to consume 100 percent PCR PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) material, generating zero waste.
The company is also planning to invest one billion Saudi Riyals to build the world’s biggest sustainable packaging plant in the Kingdom.
In October last year, the company acquired Al Huraiz Packaging Industry (AHP), a state-of-the-art facility that is one of the most technically advanced packaging plants for corrugated carton products in the UAE.
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