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…
In this ICIS insight, Tom Brown, Chief News Correspondent at ICIS, explores how chemical recycling could bridge an important gap. Despite current delays and policy hurdles, he argues that it could potentially add 3 million tonnes of capacity by 2029.
A pack produced by Berry Global for Norwegian ice cream manufacturer Diplom-Is’s Royal brand has won the International Ice Cream Consortium (IICC) award for best packaging solution.
Indian dairy company MilkyMist has teamed up with SIG and AnaBio Technologies to introduce the ‘world’s first’ long-life probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs.
2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies has been awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant to develop FlexSea’s biomaterial derived from red seaweed, aiming to introduce a circular packaging solution for the personal care industry.
Folding cartons and corrugated have had something of a bumpy ride over the last two or three years, with production down last year and bottoming out during 2024. Neil Osment, MD of packaging market research company NOA, looks at what the next few years might have in store for these major paper…
Carlsberg has collaborated with creative agency Born Ugly on a new global visual identity for its Somersby brand, aiming to increase visibility and brand consistency across the cider’s major markets.
Inks and coatings expert Siegwerk has been working extensively on creating sustainable solutions. In this Linkedin Live session, you will have the chance to engage directly with the company’s experts on various topics related to sustainability and the circular economy.
Recycled board manufacturer ESKA (part of RDM Group) has signed an agreement with Paques Biomaterials to use waste material from process water to create a biodegradable biopolymer, for applications including packaging and medicine.
With the Sustainability Awards taking place next week, we asked finalist Avery Dennison about its entry, a battery created with BeFC (Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells) made from paper, carbon and enzymes and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category.
