Kazakhstan’s New Eco-Friendly Plant Turns Wastepaper Into Sustainable Packaging
A new eco-friendly packaging plant has opened in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, with plans to transform wastepaper into sustainable materials. Capital Plast KZ LLP is rolling out the project in stages, aiming to create a full production cycle—from recycling to finished packaging—while minimizing environmental harm. The company has already invested 1.8 billion tenge in the facility, which currently employs 50 workers but expects to grow significantly in the coming years.
The plant spans 5,400 square meters in Aktobe’s industrial zone. Its operations include modern flexographic printing machines, automated gluing lines, and cardboard die-cutting equipment. These technologies enable the production of corrugated packaging, primarily for the domestic food market, with an annual capacity of up to 21 million square meters of cardboard.
Capital Plast KZ LLP is funding the project through a mix of equity (30%) and loans (70%), with backing from state development institutions. The company has already begun collecting paper and cardboard for recycling across the region. Future plans include sourcing and processing raw materials in-house. This year, the plant will launch a stretch film manufacturing line. Within two to three years, a dedicated wastepaper processing unit will also become operational. Meirambek Danabekov, the production manager, oversees day-to-day operations, though few details about his background have been made public. Once fully developed, the workforce is expected to expand to 250 employees. The company’s long-term goal is to establish a closed-loop system. This means recycling wastepaper internally and reducing reliance on external suppliers. The approach aligns with broader efforts to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices in Kazakhstan’s industrial sector.
The project’s phased rollout will see new production lines introduced in stages. By processing wastepaper on-site, the plant aims to cut costs and environmental impact. If successful, the facility could set a precedent for eco-conscious manufacturing in the region.
