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…
After trialling the replacement of blue, green, and red caps on its own brand HDPE milk bottles with clear caps earlier this year, Waitrose has announced it will make the move permanent in all stores with immediate effect.
Gerresheimer, a global supplier of drug packaging solutions, offers a traceability concept that it claims will ensure complete transparency throughout the value chain and greater safety for the patient.
Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian company that extracts cellulose fibres from fallen leaves to make paper packaging, has been awarded $100,000 in funding and mentorship from Google as part of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund.
SUPRAVIS, a leading European company offering barrier and high barrier flexible film packaging for the food industry, has joined the Polish Plastics Pact, which aims to facilitate a circular economy for plastics in packaging.
Emballator Tectubes has introduced a series of six mono-material PE or aluminium tubes made with green electricity, which are aimed at small dose applications of medicines and cosmetics.
Caps & Closures has launched the ID-Shield holographic labelling and decoration system for product identification that is fully integrated into the packaging without the need for added materials, adhesives, or inks.
The Consortium for Waste Circularity, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), and the Packaging Engineering programme at the University of Florida have expanded trials for a process that converts difficult-to-recycle packaging materials into methanol for use as feedstock in further plastics…
With roughly 30% of food going to waste, why aren’t companies doing more to adopt packaging solutions that can help to prevent this wastage? Andrew Manly, AIPIA’s communications director, tells us more.
Sihl says its ENDURO and PICOFILM ranges offer solutions for decentralised, on-demand printing of tearproof loop tags, hangtags, and stick-on labels in short runs.
Avery Dennison and Wiliot have announced a strategic partnership aimed at scaling the IoT with the intention of connecting food, medicine, clothing and many other products via embedded tags and sensors.
Gartner, Inc. has announced the results of its annual Global Supply Chain Top 25, with consumer goods companies Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, and Nestlé all making it into the Top 10. Sustainability initiatives and adapting to global supply chain challenges remain a priority for…
