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Japan's veteran astronaut Koichi Wakata lived on the International Space Station (ISS) on a five-month mission from October 6, 2022 to March 12, 2023, setting the space duration record for an astronaut from Japan. His bags were packed with a supply of 3D Space Shampoo Sheets, a dry type of shampoo developed by Kao Corporation. The same sheet, now available commercially under the brand name Space Shampoo Sheet, can easily wipe impurities from the scalp and hair without water. A light massage of the contoured sheet over the hair removes excess sebum and refreshes the scalp.

“The horticulture groves have a prolonged demand that the apples not be sold on a per-kilogram basis; we fulfilled it by doing trade on a weight basis last year. The farmers raised objections and demanded that the 30 kg could be packaged in carton boxes, against the 20 kg fixed by us,” said Jagat Singh Negi, horticulture minister.

He said that the farmers wanted to implement the universal packaging material with standardisation. “We have provisions under the APMC Act.”

Sian Sutherland, the group’s co-founder, says improvements to recycling collection rates cover-up “continued failure” to recycle waste. Sutherland argues that a “waste revolution” is needed where bins are banned in favour of a reuse model.

New polling conducted by A Plastic Planet revealed 74% of respondents want the UK government to force industry to create products and packaging that can be reused.

As a global-first for the company, Johnson’s ® Baby has launched an innovative augmented reality (AR) innovation to enable mums to know and discover more about its 100% baby safe ingredients. Mums can simply visit a key retail outlet across cities to experience the real time interactive experience using AR and see what’s inside a Johnson’s ® Baby product, its ingredients and their role. With this launch, India becomes the first market globally to experience the AR innovation across certain key Johnson’s® Baby products, which will be gradually scaled to global markets.

The Co-op is rolling out an abundance of security measures across further stores - in a bid to put an end to shoplifting. The supermarket has announced that it will be extending its trial of anti-theft 'dummy display packaging' for certain products on shelves.

Dummy packaging usually comes in the form of empty boxes, which are exchanged for the real product upon checkout by staff. The Co-op say that the packaging will be used across higher-priced products which are frequently targeted by thieves for re-sale.

In the clip, Bunshan can be seen sitting in a car with a puzzled expression while the catchy 'Ae Jee Oo Jee' tune from Anil Kapoor's film 'Ram Lakhan' plays in the background.

The video also piqued the interest of Parle-G, who joined in on the fun with a funny comment. The official Parle-G account commented, "Bunshah ji, you can call us the OG."

Winners will be revealed at ceremonies at the event on 17 and 18 January 2024; while visitors to Paris Packaging Week will be able to see and take inspiration from the finalists at a dedicated Innovation Awards gallery at the event.

The finalists have been chosen from a total of more than 220 entries from across the world. They were selected by a jury of international experts representing the biggest brand owners in the world of aerosols, beauty and drinks at three judging days in December.

The Bombay High Court recently upheld its order restraining KLF Nirmal Industries from using the blue bottle and protectable features like label resembling that of Parachute Oil. [Marico Limited v. KLF Nirmal Industries Pvt Ltd]

Justice RI Chagla observed that KLF Nirmal Industries had failed to make out a case for vacating or setting aside the order.

This year's celebration theme of "Opening Possibilities" salutes the nurses and clinicians who work tirelessly to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients with illnesses. Whether they're administering routine medical care or performing a life-saving procedure, each time a sterile pouch is opened, a life-enhancing possibility is created.  

• Al-Hajri: “Promoting community accountability, minimizing carbon footprint, and firmly establishing recycling and the principles of the green circular economy to enhance the attractiveness and sustainability of Dubai.”
• Neutralizing the emission of 102 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere”

The main objective of this initiative is to reinforce community responsibility in the environmental sector, inspiring both individuals and institutions to make eco-friendly choices.