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…
Syntegon has announced it will be presenting its machine and software solutions at this year’s FACHPACK - taking place in Nuremberg, Germany from September 24th to 26th - aiming to allow food manufacturers to transition to sustainability-minded packaging processes.
DS Smith has partnered with home appliance company Versuni to create a recycled, fibre-based packaging solution for the Philips Baristina coffee machine.
In its new application to private-label breaded chicken products from Sainsbury’s, Graphic Packaging International and Moy Park’s paperboard tray hopes to use between 72% and 82% less plastic per tray and remove 300 metric tons from the retailer’s supply chain annually.
Alesayi Beverage Corporation is utilizing SIG’s bags, fitments, and filling system to supply hotels, restaurants, and cafes with products in bag-in-box packaging.
Circular economy specialist Reconomy has announced its acquisition of Lincoln Waste Solutions LLC, a US-based waste and recycling management and consulting firm.
Origin Materials has announced its tethered PET caps, said to be the ‘first’ ever made and designed to align with the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive mandate for connected bottle caps.
Huhtamaki and Starbucks will trial compostable cups for cold beverages in select US locations, constituting moulded fibre lids and double-walled paperboard cups with a bioplastic liner.
In collaboration with Swiss cheese company Hardegger Käse, Lidl Switzerland has introduced cellulose-based packaging made from leftover wood for several organic cheeses.
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to EverestLabs about RecycleOS, its AI robotics solution for recycling facilities, nominated in the Commercialized Machinery category.
ProAmpac is commercializing its fibre-based, kerbside recyclable ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 as a replacement for the traditional plastic films used in overwrap packaging for bathroom tissue, paper towels, and feminine care products.
In a project hoped to improve the well-being of local communities, Veolia’s recycling process will transform ‘hundreds of thousands’ of bread bags, crisp packets, and other soft plastics from Tesco into outdoor furniture and equipment for public gardens from the National Health Service Property…
