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…
Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have collaborated on ‘the industry’s first’ market-ready paper bottle and fibre-based cap combination, expected to reach consumers in early 2025.
From 19:30 CET on Thursday 10th October we’re delighted to bring you, live from Amsterdam, the announcement of the winner of one of the world’s most prestigious, competitive and rigorously judged packaging competitions - De Gouden Noot, organized by NVC Packaging Centre. Tickets for the event are…
From May 2025, Citeo plans to implement a reusable packaging system in large food retailers throughout four regions in Western France; its goal is to unlock reuse for 16 million consumers and bring the system to a national scale.
Data and consulting company Smithers’ in-depth market modelling, The Future of Package Printing to 2029, predicts a growth trajectory for the packaging print industry that will push its global value to $604.0 billion in 2029.
Debatin has collaborated with PreZero on a new packaging solution containing 60% PCR material, with 50% apparently coming from materials collected through the household recycling system, including plastic packaging and mixed recyclables.
Nestlé France, Le Fourgon, Circolution, and Bocoloco will provide returnable, stainless steel containers for bite-sized KitKat and Lion chocolates – hoping to help reduce the amount of single-use plastics on the confectionery market.
Waitrose is trialling a recycling scheme for natural cork in hopes of keeping its annual consumption of 25 million corks out of landfill – instead repurposing it into mulch, homeware, and more.
TekniPlex Healthcare has announced its new bio-based PVC compounds for medical plastics applications, said to reduce CO2 output and emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional PVC resins, and approximately 60% compared to traditional PVC plasticizers.
Berry Global’s UK recycling business has invested in upgrading its plastic packaging recycling complex in Derbyshire which recycles flexible plastic waste including retail packaging such as carrier bags, bread bags, film wrapping, and plastic pouches.
Mondi has co-founded Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain, a twelve-company alliance focused on improving the circularity of used paper bags in the Spanish construction industry.
