All articles by Mohamed Dabo

Mohamed Dabo

Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.

The greenwashing wrapped up in beauty’s refill packaging

The global beauty industry produces more than 120 billion units of packaging every year, much of which ends up in…
UK charity calls for ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a UK environmental NGO aligned with the Labour Party, is advocating for a…
EPR shock: John Lewis takes £22m hit

The UK’s retail giant John Lewis Partnership has revealed that the country’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging levy has…
Japan’s chemical giants join plastic arms to ride out tough times

Three of Japan’s largest chemical companies are preparing to combine parts of their plastics operations in an ambitious effort to…
China tightens rules on packaging waste in express delivery

China’s express delivery industry, which processed 174.5 billion parcels in 2024, has introduced stricter measures to cut packaging waste and…

Why AI inspection is transforming packaging

AI inspection in packaging is rapidly reshaping how products are checked for quality and safety. By combining computer vision and…
The hidden cost of unsustainable e-commerce packaging

Online shopping’s surge has brought convenience, but the result is often mass packaging waste. From oversized boxes to single-use plastics,…
Poland introduces packaging fees and recycling obligations

Poland has published a draft act introducing major changes to packaging and packaging waste management, aimed at reducing waste and…
Northern Ireland firms face new packaging waste reporting rules

Small businesses in Northern Ireland are being urged to register and report their packaging data under new waste rules introduced…
EU approves Saudi firm SALIC’s Olam Agri purchase

The European Commission has authorised the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) to acquire sole control of Olam Agri…