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…
The European Commission has published a guidance document providing further clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, including exempted packaging formats, compostable packaging guidelines, rules around empty space and minimization, and much more.
Fortress Technology is due to showcase its latest touchscreen solution at interpack 2026, seeking to improve food safety and ‘significantly reduce’ human error in fast-paced manufacturing facilities.
Over the last 16 months, Nestlé has taken part in a consortium alongside 8 other partners to pilot Zest’s AI-led solutions to visualize and reduce food waste and redistribute surplus to people, supporting an estimated 94,133 people across various charities and organisations.
PulPac has revealed a new generation of ‘plastic-like’ Dry Molded Fiber caps, developed alongside PA Consulting and Optima to replace conventional plastic caps and unlock new branding opportunities.
Henkel has worked with Pirlo and Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein to use tinplate cans made with CO2-reduced steel for contact adhesive products – a move set to reduce emissions by 62% compared to conventional tin cans.
Alfilpack has revealed its mono-material solution designed for the logistics and distribution of stationary bikes weighing around 55 kg, said to ‘significantly reduce’ the packaging breakage rate.
Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy market, aiming to reduce material usage while maintaining the required performance, robustness and line compatibility.
As part of a €40 million grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)’s Innovation Fund, PureCycle Technologies will build a polypropylene dissolution recycling facility in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges – targeting an annual production capacity of…
Constantia Flexibles’ patented lid concept, ComforLid, is designed to replace snap-on plastic lids and straws with a dual-layered, separable film and achieve a 43% reduction in CO2 impact.
The EU-funded BioSupPack project has concluded its activities after 5 years, stating it has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging.
Ravenwood Packaging has teamed up with Troya Alimentos to introduce Mexico’s ‘first’ linerless, tray-based packaging for fresh produce, replacing plastic nets and traditional labels.
In response to alleged pressure from some industrial lobbyists, members of the reuse sector have addressed a ‘letter of congratulations’ to Belgian policymakers for measures to hold packaging producers formally responsible for their waste.
