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…
The European Commission’s Single Market Strategy aspires to facilitate cross-border trade and investments by standardizing packaging rules such as EPR, simplifying compliance via digitalization, and lifting administrative and regulatory burdens.
Tata Steel Nederland has introduced a new can-making machine at its R&D facilities which utilizes a dry forming process, said to reduce energy use and cut investment costs for customers.
Kapag has combined its lamination process with Sappi’s paperboard (or topliner) and barrier paper to deliver a recyclable mono-material solution for food products, designed to eliminate the need for plastic-based alternatives.
Tetra Pak, Krones, Alfa Laval, and SPX FLOW have formed Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe – a coalition intended to lower the sector’s environmental impact, amplify its voice in policymaking, and bolster its resilience and competitiveness.
Peer-reviewed research now suggests that Xampla’s microscopic natural polymer capsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through the transit, storage, and simulated digestion of food and drinks to be released in human intestines.
Taghleef Industries has introduced its new polyolefin (PO) TD shrink sleeve film, SHAPE360 TDSW, designed for applying opaque white labels to clear PET bottles.
Pellenc ST and Polytag have joined forces to combine advanced sorting technology with invisible UV watermark based tracking, aiming to improve material recovery and traceability throughout the recycling process.
UKPACK has developed a recyclable ‘squeezed dropper’ for skincare oils and serums, designed for precise, one-handed product application and compatible with up to 50% PCR.
Deposit return schemes have gained traction across Europe, with several countries introducing or getting ready to introduce them. Austria is the latest country to introduce such a system. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Monika Fiala, who is managing director at Recycling Pfand Österreich GmbH, the…
Reusable packaging has a huge problem. Consumers express enthusiasm for refillable concepts, but demonstrate dramatically lower willingness to actually seek out refill stations. How can this problem be solved? In this article, Calvin Lakhan, Director of Circular Innovation Hub at York University’s…
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish packaging – a solution designed to extend shelf life, reduce waste, and save money.
