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…
UK company The Wilkins Group has unveiled its Greentrae cardboard tray for the food sector, said to be oven safe, MAP-sealable and aiming to reduce plastic use and make recycling easier for consumers.
Borealis will acquire a 10% stake in BlueAlp and transfer its majority stake in Renasci, all in hopes of strengthening its position and capabilities in chemical recycling.
After exceeding $20 million (€16,990,200) in Series A funding, Founteyn is working with PepsiCo to bring its beverage dispensing service to market – a move expected to cut single-use packaging by up to 80% and halve CO2 emissions.
UPM has introduced UPM Circular Renewable Black, said to be ‘the world’s first’ bio-based, near-infrared (NIR) detectable, carbon-negative pigment, combined with full recyclability for premium packaging solutions.
As ever, the 2025 Sustainable Packaging Summit was designed to bring as many key value chain players together as possible – over 900 delegates at final count – in order not only to lament the ongoing and emerging challenges we all face but to discuss possible solutions. Here is a summary of the…
As 2025 draws to a close, how are you feeling about your packaging strategy – and can we turn it into tangible action? Sustainable Packaging Coalition director Olga Kachook takes stock of the emotional landscape across industry events and translates it into a roadmap.
Coveris is helping Pladis Global pack its confectionery in pre-made block bottom bags made from fully recyclable paper – replacing multi-material, hard-to-recycle alternatives without sacrificing their visual appeal.
The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has announced it is initiating an industry-wide consultation to collect stakeholder feedback on the recently developed Design for Circularity (DfC) guidelines for PET bottles.
Container lids play a crucial role in preserving freshness, preventing contamination, and ensuring product integrity. Chris Hambley, a senior associate and patent attorney in the Advanced Engineering group at European IP firm, Withers & Rogers talks us through a patent for casein-based seals for…
Borealis has partnered with EU-funded Project ELECTRO to help enable circular feedstocks. The initiative brings together universities, research institutes and industry players to develop electrified, high-efficiency recycling technologies capable of turning low-quality waste into premium raw…
Jung plans to package confectionery in One.Five’s paper-based barrier material – a move set to replace hard-to-recycle composite films and generate up to 30% fewer emissions.
Heliograf will launch the ‘world’s first’ home-compostable soy sauce fish, made from plant pulp and designed to comply with increasing bans on plastic soy sauce droppers.
