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…
Unitag.io, a provider of QR code solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with PiQR.io. The collaboration aims to bring security and copy detection into mainstream QR coding used in the packaging industry, revolutionizing the level of security and authentication confidence with which the…
Fost Plus has outlined recent steps taken in Belgium to test out a smart deposit scheme for beverage packaging, including its own work with Fevia and Comeos to create a proposal for the technology, pilot projects carried out or planned in regions across the country, and dialogue held with local…
Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is Cleantech & Beyond with its Digital Temperature Indicator (DTI). We spoke to the company about this entry, which has been nominated in the pre-commercialized Active and Intelligent category.
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have created a new packaging tray that can signal when Salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present in packages of raw or cooked food such as chicken. The new technology will enable producers, retailers and consumers to tell, in real-time, if the…
The European BeonNAT project claims to have demonstrated the viability of cultivating biomass from poplar, elm, birch, and other organic materials to produce bioplastics for bioactive cosmetics, biochar, activated carbon, and pet litter with essential oils.
Pentawards has shortlisted entries for its 2023 competition – including a new category for collaborative design, with limited-edition alcohol and jazz record packaging amongst the nominated finalists.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword, but it is often misunderstood and its true capabilities are sometimes misrepresented. In this interview with software development expert Peter Spring from Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, we will unravel some key buzzwords, clarify AI’s…
Tetra Pak and Axjo Group are collaborating on a feasibility study to build a new recycling plant for the polyAl layers in carton packages with an annual recycling capacity of 10,000 tonnes.
Greyparrot has been announced as the latest winner of Amcor’s Lift-Off programme for its AI-powered waste recognition system. It will receive a $500,000 investment and access to Amcor’s sustainability and packaging capabilities in the hopes of scaling up its technology and pursuing a circular…
L’Oréal Group’s Ralph Lauren Fragrances brand has packaged its Polo Earth vegan fragrance in a refillable bottle that reportedly incorporates 20% post-consumer recycled glass, a 55% post-consumer recycled carton, and a wood cap into its design.
