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…
What is the European Commission planning for polymer innovation? Thus far, have its decisions in this field been misguided? Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon Consulting, tells us more.
Valoregen and Dow will partner to build a hybrid site offering both mechanical and advanced recycling capacities in France, with Dow to be the main off-taker of post-consumer resins from the new plant.
Costa Coffee and McDonald’s are collaborating with motorway service operator, Roadchef, to co-fund a takeaway cup collection and recycling programme, with the cups set to be turned into stationery and paper packaging at James Cropper’s specialist facilities.
Mars, Incorporated. has partnered with Second Life to launch the SWAP Recycling app to incentivise consumers to return flexible and complex pet packaging in exchange for reward points and discounts on future purchases.
Releaf Paper has developed a process for turning cellulose fibres derived from fallen leaves into paper packaging products, such as carrier bags. We spoke to the company about developing the technology and being shortlisted in the ‘Renewable Materials’ category of the Sustainability Awards 2022.
A pilot store by the UK-based retailer Morrisons has been launched with refill options for over 300 items, including pasta, frozen fruit and vegetables, dog food, and personal care products, as well as a recycling station for difficult-to-recycle plastics.
Dow and Mura Technology have announced plans to build multiple facilities in the US and Europe, which the companies say could add as much as 600 kilotons (KT) of aggregate advanced recycling capacity by 2030 and will apparently enable the HydroPRS technology to be scaled globally.
Following the release of the European Commission’s Winter Preparedness Package, Cepi calls on national governments to prioritise the paper and pulp industry when securing affordable gas supplies and implementing legislation to boost resilience as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presents ongoing…
Tonejet’s Cyclone C4+, a direct digital can printing system that replaces labels and shrink sleeves, has been shortlisted in the ‘Machinery’ category of the Sustainability Awards 2022. We caught up with Tonejet to find out more about the solution, which helps to ensure that aluminium beverage cans…
Saperatec is currently building its first recycling plant for composite packaging in Germany, based on its mechanical recycling process for thin-layer composite materials with aluminium barriers.
In the latest of our interview series with the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2022, we catch up with Siegwerk and learn more about their UniNATURE inks, which are shortlisted in the Renewable Materials category.
A partnership between Berry Global, its customer Tchibo and its supplier Neste has introduced a coffee capsule made from 70% renewable sources that does not compete with food supplies.
