On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
With the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) quotas for post-consumer recyclates (PCR) due from 2030 onwards, Interzero commissioned a study from BP consultants of the Berndt+Partner Group, which showed a PCR supply gap of around 1 million tonnes in 2030. The company details…
In this October edition of the Spotlight, Interzero explains how its “Fit for Recycling” service delivers a specification-based packaging assessment aiming to help brand owners, retailers, converters and manufacturers comply with the upcoming PPWR.
Eco-fee modulation is a concept that introduces packaging fees based on the sustainability, e.g. recyclability of packaging. In accordance with extended producer responsibility, licence fees are levied in stages: Through sustainable packaging design, companies can benefit from reduced fees and…
Interseroh elaborates on its addition of Cepi’s testing method for paper packaging into its “Made for Recycling” testing portfolio in this edition of the Spotlight.
