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…
Dow and SCG Chemicals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate advanced and mechanical recycling technologies in the Asia Pacific region – aiming to process 200kt of plastic waste annually by 2030.
Aptar Beauty has announced its latest dropper packaging, NeoDropper, designed to improve application precision and consumer experience in response to the development of more demanding concentrated formulas.
Winners of the FINAT Sustainability Awards will be announced at Europe’s leading packaging sustainability event – the Sustainable Packaging Summit, on 12th November 2024 in Amsterdam. This has been announced thanks to a partnership between Summit organizer Packaging Europe and FINAT, the…
Fiery, Esko, and Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) have announced a new partnership to provide inkjet press manufacturers with a comprehensive digital print solution for packaging.
In a Memorandum of Understanding with industrial hemp provider element6 Dynamics, PAPACKS plans to bring more hemp-based moulded and thermal-formed packaging to the US market – targeting decarbonization, reduced deforestation across the supply chain, and a transition away from plastics.
In late April, Unilever made headlines around the world when it announced major changes to its packaging sustainability objectives. While this move had its critics, who argued that it was evidence of the company valuing profits over environmental progress, its supporters argued that the decision…
Following rumours of a $15 billion acquisition offer for International Paper, Suzano is now expected to place a higher bid – raising questions as to whether International Paper shareholders will support its own acquisition of DS Smith.
On the eve of drupa 2024, HP’s Eli Mahal discusses the landscape around print for packaging and labels, why advances in speed and productivity means digital print is poised to go mainstream, how HP is addressing packaging’s sustainability demands, and what challenges will define the innovation…
As the lightweighting trend continues to play out globally, premium brands are increasingly opting for small diameter neck finishes and closures once commonly associated with budget brands.
Mondi and Meurer have joined forces to replace plastic shrink film with a secondary kraft paper packaging solution, which is thought to be recyclable and compliant with both existing machinery and EU legislation.
Groenlandia Tech and Inokor in Spain have partnered to create a temperature-controlled cooler, Nuük, designed to transport products or samples in the hospital and pharmaceutical sectors with real-time sample tracking and total access control.
