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…
Fujifilm has announced it will be exhibiting its integrated analogue offset and digital printing solutions at drupa 2024, including its new water-based ink, a ‘processless’ plate for offset printing, and a printing press that utilizes dry toner for compatibility with paper packaging.
Single origin chocolate brand Cox & Co has created paper flow wrap chocolate packaging, allowing it to phase out all plastics and give consumers a kerbside recyclable wrapping.
MeetingPack, a conference organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA which aims to bring together the entire packaging value chain, will hold its sixth edition in Valencia in Spain on April 10th and 11th, 2024. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Lorena Rodríguez Garrido, lead packaging researcher at AIMPLAS,…
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP have come together to incorporate 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into a closure for 20-litre lubricant packaging, a move intended to reduce virgin plastic consumption.
SABIC and Pashupati Group have joined forces to enhance local business opportunities for used plastics in India, which includes converting plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for use as feedstock in the production of SABIC’s certified circular polymers.
In an era where sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, the food and beverage packaging industry is increasingly required to be at the forefront of this innovation.
The Anuga FoodTec 2024 trade fair centred around the theme of ‘Responsibility’ and featured solutions from fields including energy and water management, digitalization and artificial intelligence.
As drupa 2024 approaches, BOBST has revealed recent developments in its packaging machinery, including energy and cost tracking via the cloud, compatibility with fibre-based and recyclable packaging, reduced waste and energy consumption, and increased productivity.
Starting in December 2023, important new EU rules came into effect around wine labelling. Since then, all wines made or sold in the EU must have all their ingredients and nutritional information listed on the bottle. What is the best way to comply with these new laws? Geoffrey Tarret, software…
Prowrap has implemented a patented sheathed safety blade, antimicrobial technology, and compatibility with recyclable film into two new models of its Speedwrap Pro dispenser – aiming for a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable wrapping process.
At the end of 2023, Greiner Packaging and Plastic Bank extended their partnership to collect plastic waste from coastal areas in the Philippines – an effort that is already said to have removed over 610 tons of plastic.
Sparxell has announced the completion of a $3.2 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialization of products to eliminate synthetic chemicals from colourants in the cosmetics, fashion, paint, and packaging markets.
