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Swiss packaging company\u00a0SIG has teamed up with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen to launch Egypt\u2019s first full-cycle recycling system for used beverage cartons.<\/p>\n

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The initiative aims to reshape the country\u2019s recycling sector, turning waste into valuable resources.<\/p>\n

The new solution, developed by SIG and its partners, covers every aspect of the recycling journey, from collection through to repurposing.<\/p>\n

Plastic Bank is responsible for gathering the used beverage cartons, ensuring a reliable flow of recyclable materials.<\/p>\n

The process is supported by a blockchain-based platform, guaranteeing transparency and traceability while enabling waste collectors to turn discarded materials into a source of income.<\/p>\n

Carta Misr, a local paper mill, processes the collected cartons by extracting the paper fibres from the aluminium and polymer layers.<\/p>\n

This results in recycled paper, contributing to a circular economy.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, TileGreen, a startup based in Egypt, converts the remaining PolyAl mix into interlocking bricks.<\/p>\n

These bricks can be used in construction, offering a sustainable application of recycled material.<\/p>\n

By showcasing recycled materials such as roof tiles, the initiative encourages consumers to actively participate in the recycling process.<\/p>\n

SIG India, Middle East and Africa president and general manager Abdelghany Eladib said: \u201cWith this strong partner network, we ensure that all materials from used beverage cartons can be recycled, thus preventing components of the packaging from having to be landfilled.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy achieving a system supporting circularity of used beverage cartons in Egypt, we are demonstrating that sustainable innovation is not only possible but also essential.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative embodies our commitment to creating economic, social, and environmental value, showing how industry collaboration can drive scalable solutions that benefit everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

In February this year, SIG opened the first phase<\/a> of its aseptic carton production facility near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India<\/p>\n

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