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…
After the events of INC-5, Ed Shepherd, senior global sustainability manager at Unilever, commends the widespread consensus over a high-ambition Global Plastics Treaty that restricts new production and harmful substances – yet he warns of gaps in the current text and the ongoing risk of ‘endless…
Attendees of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin were reminded of bioplastics’ potential role in an EU-wide circular economy as the global production of plastics continues to rise, with additional encouragement to strategically manage biomass resources.
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has produced new 500ml lightweight bottles for Hernö Gin with a reported 31% carbon emission reduction, based on current cullet use.
Earlier this month, Coca-Cola announced a significant shift in its sustainability strategy, scaling back on its widely publicized goal of using 50% recycled plastic in its packaging by 2030. While some have criticized this move as a step backward, others argue that it underscores a critical issue…
At Paris Packaging Week 2025, TekniPlex Consumer Products will display a range of food-grade, PFAS-free dip tubes for mid-to-high-end fragrance packaging, alongside liners made from expanded polyethylene and PE foam.
Coating expert Actega’s Dennis Siepmann takes a look back at Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit. He discusses key topics such as the PPWR, net zero commitments plastic circularity and the rise of fibre-based packaging as well as how Actega can help address these challenges with…
According to a study from Amcor, 69% of pet owners are incentivized to buy pet food if its packaging is designed for sustainability, with 55% influenced by on-pack recyclability claims.
Following the launch of its plastic pallets in 2023, C&T Matrix (C&T) has supplied 106 format pallets to carton packaging manufacturer Ken Wilkins Print, said to increase sheet conversion by up to 15%.
Videojet Technologies has announced its new 7920 UV laser marking system aiming to boost ease-of-use, flexibility and reliability in coding operations for the consumer packaged goods, parts marking and pharmaceutical industries.
Dobis is converting Mondi’s range of paper grades containing recycled fibres into paper bags for fashion, fast food, and retail products; the move claims to lightweight the packaging and reduce material consumption while maintaining strength and print quality.
