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…
UPM Raflatac reports that it has met its responsible sourcing target six years ahead of time, with all the papers it sources now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme.
Berry Global has released an upgraded version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food products, intended as a certified recyclable alternative to traditional PVC solutions.
Applied Motion Products has unveiled a new line of servo motors designed for high-throughput precision motion tasks from 100W to 3kW, offering rated torque of 11Nm and speeds of 6000 rpm.
In an extension of its ongoing investment into R&D, DS Smith is teaming up with Nafici Environmental Research to transform ‘second harvest’ materials like straw and grains into packaging materials.
Xampla has received the Innovate UK Smart Grant alongside 2M Group of Companies in order to scale up the production of its bio-based, biodegradable Morro materials.
Quaker Oats aims to streamline recyclability and remove a yearly estimate of up to 200 tonnes of plastic by transitioning into paper packaging across its porridge pot range.
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of its WorldStar 2024 competition, spotlighting packaging with recycled content, efficient designs, interactive experiences, and more.
A 90% paper tube developed for Pringles crisps is now available exclusively at Tesco stores and online, with around 48 million expected to be sold in the first year.
Xampla, which produces plastic-free biodegradable packaging solutions using “100% natural”, chemically unaltered plant materials, made a landmark announcement towards the end of last year. It will now be working with 2M Group in a bid to scale up the production and distribution of its solutions.…
Upfield is rolling out a plastic-free, oil-resistant paper tub – developed in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, Pagès Group, and Emsur – for its plant-based butters and spreads in a bid to replace over 25,000 tons of plastic waste every year.
