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…
Stora Enso has acquired Dutch packaging company De Jong Packaging Group in the hopes of strengthening its European market presence in corrugated packaging.
Bayer, which owns global brands including Aspirin, Bepanthen, Claritin, and Elevit, has collaborated with yet2 to launch a search for innovative biodegradable, compostable, flexible and rigid packaging solutions for its consumer healthcare products.
With over 40 states and countries having deposit return schemes (DRS) in place, and more set to follow in the coming years, TOMRA says that such systems will play a key role in boosting collection rates, improving the quality and quantity of recycled materials, and helping companies to adhere to…
Walmart and P&G, in partnership with TerraCycle, will now offer free in-store recycling collection for empty hair care, skincare & cosmetic packaging at 25 Walmart locations.
Rockwell Automation is collaborating with Paboco to develop an automatised machine platform expected to grow and scale production of Paboco’s paper-based range at its production facility near Copenhagen.
Greiner Packaging has acquired Serbia-based producer of PET flakes, ALWAG, in a bid to diversify its business model through vertical integration and ensure a reliable supply of recycled materials.
Heidelberg has launched the new-generation Speedmaster SX 102, which it says has been enhanced with artificial intelligence and other automated assistance systems to offer an ergonomic user experience and high-quality commercial printing.
Müller Milk & Ingredients claims it will remove 500 tonnes of virgin plastic from its cream pots annually by switching to packaging made from recycled PET.
BASF has signed an agreement to purchase pyrolysis oil derived from mixed plastic waste, which it will use as a raw material for the production of its Ccycled products, from ARCUS Greencycling Technologies.
Wladimir Moraes, global market manager at Bostik, and Fabrizio Di Gregorio, technical director of Plastic Recyclers Europe and head of RecyClass, discuss the importance of high-quality recycling to achieve circularity and the role adhesives can play with Elisabeth Skoda
Huhtamaki has sold its operations in Russia, which includes four manufacturing plants and over 700 employees, to Espentia Ltd. for an estimated sale price of EUR 151 million.
