Scaling infrastructure and investment key to India’s circular plastics economy

While PET plastics in India achieve recycling rates of up to 90%, flexible films are recycled at only around 5%. These materials are lightweight, low-value, and complex, making them difficult to recycle economically, despite accounting for a substantial share of plastic waste and environmental leakage.

Tadweer Group appoints Etienne Petit as Chief Executive Officer

Etienne Petit joins Tadweer Group with over 30 years of experience in the waste sector, including 26 years with Veolia, where he held senior executive leadership roles across Europe and globally.

UAE, US sign framework on securing supply of critical minerals, rare earths

Areas of cooperation include investment in recycling technologies, improved management of critical minerals and rare earths scrap, geological mapping efforts in the UAE, the United States, and other mutually agreed locations

Bariq expands operations into Saudi Arabia with new Jeddah facility

Creative Recycling will produce high-quality recycled pellets and flakes, supported by advanced technologies and modern processing systems designed to meet international quality standards.

Emirates Flight Catering commissions large-scale biodigester to manage on-site food waste

Since commissioning in December 2025, throughput has risen steadily, with the system now processing an average of up to 3.5 tonnes of waste per day, according to the company.