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…
Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products.
Amcor has launched its AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products, said to achieve a carbon footprint reduction of up to 82% compared to traditional packaging solutions, up to 77% reduction in non-renewable energy use and up to 89% reduction in water consumption.
As INC-5 draws closer, WWF urges governments to “get serious” about a Global Plastics Treaty by mandating core measures globally, rejecting the removal or watering down of important steps, and optimizing the text’s impact amidst “dismal” efforts at other conferences.
Antalis Packaging has added recyclable, biodegradable paper strapping and paper-based documents enclosed wallets to its e-commerce portfolio, hoping to replace unnecessary single-use plastics with sustainability-minded solutions.
Among Nestlé’s confectionary lineup for Christmas 2024 are personalized gift pouches and limited-edition packaging designs, including a Quality Street tin and a Christmas cracker – and John Lewis is offering refills to consumers with pre-bought tins.
EndFlex has revealed Boxxer Kartnr-V, an automatic vertical cartoning machine with an additional manual loading station – designed for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in the packing process.
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
Home-recyclable paper packaging has been introduced for Tesco’s luxury dried pasta range, with the retailer hoping to save over 10 million pieces of plastic a year.
In this analysis, Joshua Dill, Plastics Recycling Analyst at ICIS, examines the critical challenges of strict regulations, technical issues, and high financial risks that are stalling gasification projects.
