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…
Recent years have seen a surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, largely fuelled by Brand Owner commitments and anticipated European Union regulations mandating recycled content in all plastic packaging, as per the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
In honour of Earth Day 2024, Marjukka Kujanpää, director of Sustainability at Stora Enso Packaging Materials, spoke to us about the importance of transparent communication to navigate the nuances of reusable packaging solutions – the materials used, the cleaning process, disposal at end-of-life,…
Aiming to reduce the environmental footprints of its own operations, its consumers, and the sectors it participates in, P&G has unveiled purification technology for recycled polypropylene, redesigned its packaging for various products, and more.
Ishida Europe has launched its new range of checkweighers, designed to meet the latest European market requirements, improve hygiene and speed up servicing and maintenance.
INC-4, the UN-led negotiating process that will eventually lead to the creation of a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, started today. What can we expect from this process, and how can we ensure that real, concrete progress is achieved? Willemijn Peeters, founder of Searious…
Flow Materials has announced the launch of its new range of solvent-free, water-based adhesive solutions as a sustainability-minded asset for flexible packaging.
“I believe that the word ocean plastic is an overreach of a statement.” Prevented Ocean Plastic’s founder Raffi Schieir speaks to Elisabeth Skoda about challenges and myths around ocean plastics and explains why prevention is key.
AIMPLAS has announced its participation in the EU-funded SYMBA project in hopes of using AI-driven solutions to promote circular economy principles within the biobased industrial ecosystem.
Today marks the start of the latest step on the journey towards the creation of the United Nations’ legally binding treaty on plastic pollution – INC-4. To find out more about what that journey has looked like up to now, plus what we can expect from the event, we spoke with Erin Simon, Vice…
In its new report, Smithers predicts that the global value of reusable and refillable packaging will reach $28.20 billion (€2,645,583,000,000) in 2024 and forecasts the future of the sector in the next five years – including an increase in refill in store and refill/return at home schemes.
Metsä Board has revealed the upgraded folding boxboard machine at its integrated board and pulp mill in Husum, Sweden; it is reported to run with 98% renewable energy and offer an increased annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes.
