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 a strategic partnership, ag-tech solutions firm Wandarra will utilize PAPACKS’ turnkey solution to replace fossil plastic packaging with hemp-based alternatives – intending to reduce waste and pollution in Australia.
Creative technology studio Appetite Creative and Tetra Pak have partnered to redesign the interactive smart packaging experience for a European fruit juice producer, with a new summer drinks theme.
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative and GS1 are developing an Open Data Architecture for an intelligent sorting ecosystem – having selected GS1’s GTIN standard to bring the solution to market.
At Loughborough University, Dr. Nicola York has used 3D printing and digital visualization software to examine how heat changes the shape of plastic packaging when it is washed for reuse, and how designs can be improved for enhanced durability.
Horizontal form-fill-seal solutions provider Volpak and Lecta, a specialty papers manufacturer and distributor, have announced a collaborative project aiming to test and validate sustainable materials for packaging applications.
Researchers at The University of Maine aim to streamline the commercial adoption of cellulose nanofibers as a packaging material by developing an electrostatic contact dewatering technique, thus speeding up the drying process.
French cosmetics company La Rosée has teamed up with Berry to co-develop a refillable stick for its déodorant product, said to offer a weight reduction of 62% compared to a full stick.
Smurfit Westrock – the now-confirmed merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock – has entered the New York and London Stock Exchanges, with its sights set on creating a ‘go-to leader’ in the sustainable packaging space. We take stock of its progress and dig deeper into what the combination actually…
Ravenwood has announced the development of a seal detection software for its VXR vision pack inspection system, said to guarantee ‘100% accuracy’ and protect brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and heavy fines.
Macfarlane Group has announced the acquisition of Polyformes for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up to £4.8 million over two years, aiming to build the Group’s protective packaging business.
At this year’s Wimbledon Championships, CLUBZERØ and Barclays are partnering for a second time to serve ice cream in returnable pots – a move hoped to cut down on single-use waste as attendees wait to enter the Grounds.
