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…
Bacardi has successfully completed the “world’s first” commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier this month.
Sirane has added a plastic-free, recyclable butter wrap made from paper to its ‘Earth Packaging’ range – with a number of different barrier options available.
Specialty material solutions provider Trinseo is aiming to advance the potential of sustainable plastics with its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) depolymerization plant in Rho, Italy, apparently enabling efficient recycling of PMMA-based materials.
On the occasion of the opening of DS Smith’s R8 innovation centre near Birmingham in the UK, Elisabeth Skoda spoke to Marc Chiron, Global Sales, Marketing & Innovation Director for the packaging division at the company, about changes and developments in the cardboard packaging industry.
A new initiative has been launched by the International Aluminium Institute with a focus on transparent and public tracking of its member companies’ intention to reduce, and developments in the reduction of, greenhouse gas emissions.
PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert is the latest addition to its Highway Products line, designed as a cost-effective and responsibly produced alternative to plastic or fibre-based packaging.
SEE (formerly Sealed Air) has revealed a paper-based bottom web designed to help food processors and retailers cut down on their plastic usage and meet consumer demand for paper-based packaging.
According to a new market report from Smithers, the packaging sector will reach a total value of $1.17 trillion in 2023, with flexible plastics and paperboard set to become the fastest-growing packaging materials in the next five years.
In its new manifesto, Plastics Recyclers Europe encourages the EU to drive competitiveness and innovation for plastics, listing science-based policies, traceable imports, and realistic targets amongst its recommended points of priority.
Mondi has added to its saturating kraft paper range, invested in a new paper machine, and improved the efficiency of existing models across various European mills with the goal of optimizing capacity, efficiency, and availability.
Toppan has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JOLED Inc. to build a mass production line for high-density semiconductor packages at JOLED’s Nomi site.
