Dow Packaging EMEA

Follow @DowPackaging for all the latest about how Dow is developing materials for #packaging in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. @DowPackEMEA is joining our global channel to explore the trends, challenges, and technologies from around the world in plastics and packaging.

"We've got a problem, we've actually created a problem, how do we fix it." Steven Mabungana, Founder of Aqua Amazing talks to how big corporates are working to ensure sustainable environmental impact. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight

#Wastepreneurs are the unsung heroes of the recycling movement. They are responsible for recovering valuable resources from waste at little to no cost to their communities, municipalities and private companies. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight #KeepAfricaBeautiful

Sustainability and waste management go hand in hand, sustainability is ineffective without waste management. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight

"We need to work together to make this work. To address the problem." Douw Steyn, Director of Sustainability, Plastics SA. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight #KeepAfricaBeautiful

#WasteManagement interventions like The Blue Crew help mitigate the flow of plastic and other waste into the ocean because they understand increased pollution is likely to negatively impact coastal economies.

To finish project Butterfly... one of the most impactful kids singer in Kenya joined us- kids could not believe it!!!!... and we had to dance with them!! ⁦@DowNewsroom⁩

When #teamDow walk the talk even the CFO lands in Nairobi to #keepafricabeautiful . Thanks @H_Ungerleider to lead by example #CleanUp. #pullingourwheight #projectbutterfly @judycmhicks @JavierConstan16 @HaleyLowry1 @mumbikeega @AfricaNeth @plastics_lady @kareko_l @AklesiaD

Mazingira safi ni wajibu wangu - A clean environment is my responsibility. Teaming up with @DowPackEMEA to #Cleanup our towns and cities, and create safe spaces for children to live in. #KeepAfricaBeautiful #ProjectButterfly2019 #circulareconomy

Cleaning the planet requires many hands, no matter your age you can make a difference! #ProjectButterfly in partnership with @ChildFundKenya #Cleanup #KeepAfricaBeautiful

Mukuru #CleanupChallenge accepted. We are looking forward to continuing this journey with @ChildFundKenya #KeepAfricaBeautiful #ProjectButterfly

This furry baby kid greets us in Nairobi (Mukuru), Kenya, the site of #ProjectButterfly in 2018. We continue to work with the community to tackle poor waste management through education, clean-ups & innovation-focused initiatives to help enable a #circularenconomy. #goats

The aim is to not green wash but to create and implement real solutions. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight

Partnership is critical in driving environmental sustainability. #ProjectButterfly #KeepAfricaBeautiful #PullingOurWeight

Open air burning of waste causes significant air pollution which impacts on human waste. Rethink the way you interact with waste and recycle. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight #KeepAfricaBeautiful

"Collaboration is absolutely key to everything we do in Africa..." Judith Hicks, Senior Communications Manager at Dow. #ProjectButterfly #PullingOurWeight #KeepAfricaBeautiful

How can we move goods more safely and sustainably? Working with partners @rpc_group and HIPAC, we achieved an optimized combination of secondary and tertiary packaging that reduces CO2 emissions while maintaining load safety. #DowK2019 bit.ly/2M81Cao

A strong and durable HDSS bag that is more sustainable? It’s possible! Dow, HIPAC and @rpc_group, worked together to integrate 30% post-consumer recycled materials without altering mechanical properties. #DowK2019 bit.ly/2VxscNf

What’s the best way to lower packaging waste? A collaborative project between Dow, HIPAC and @rpc_group, achieved 50% materials savings in stretch films while maintaining film performance and load stability. #DowK2019 bit.ly/316Nlin

The plastics industry directly employs over 1.45 million people in Europe. #PlasticsFacts from @PlasticsEurope at bit.ly/16lyhkw