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…
Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, has announced its new flame-retardant resins, manufactured without the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or halogenated additives.
Aldi has introduced new plastic-free packaging on its everyday own-label toothbrushes, contributing towards its goal of removing an estimated 17 tonnes of plastic packaging every year.
Research from the University of Sheffield has suggested that replacing plastics with alternative materials is ‘likely’ to increase greenhouse gas emissions, with the difference rising to 90% in some cases.
Polytag and the not-for-profit company DDRS Alliance have joined forces to develop and adopt a Digital DRS, or deposit return scheme, as further delays push the launch date for a UK-based DRS back to 2028.
IWK Packaging Systems has introduced its CH 4 modular, horizontal cartoning machine to meet increased demand for the packaging of pre-filled syringes, vials, and other delicate containers in the pharmaceutical industry.
Startup Papair has announced its partnership with Harbour Investment Holding to scale the production of its paper bubble wrap, PapairWrap, and drive the development of further packaging solutions.
Julia L Freer Goldstein and Paul Foulkes-Arellano have granted Packaging Europe early access to their new book, Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future. In this article, we discuss just some of its many points of interest, from the ancient origins of certain packaging materials to…
Over two million drinks containers have been returned in the first month since Ireland introduced its national deposit return scheme, its operator Re-turn reports.
One in two of Amazon’s European shipments are delivered without box packaging through its reduction programme, the company reports, with over 50% said to come in reduced, recyclable delivery packaging like paper bags and cardboard envelopes, or no added packaging at all.
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac has teamed up with Sammi to launch a fibre-based modified atmosphere sandwich pack (MAP), designed to extend shelf-life and minimize food spoilage costs.
The EU Parliament has approved the European Union’s carbon removal certification framework, but Cepi is calling for a definition of renewable carbon, which it says is the missing link to a circular, climate-friendly economic model.
