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…
We spoke with Robert Hughes, co-founder of SCALIZE, a software solution for project teams across the FMCG packaging design process that provides automated analysis of packaging dimensions to help reduce material costs and boost sustainability.
Eastman has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France expected to be operational in 2025, with companies including P&G and L’Oréal expressing intent to sign supply agreements.
According to ICIS, the prices of both colourless bottles and post-consumer flakes reached a “record high” for the European market this month due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and supply chain tensions.
The RecyClass Conformity Assessment Scheme has received a positive evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), meaning it can now apply for accredited Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification.
An industry report published yesterday by Phyconomy suggests global interest in seaweed-based materials is growing, with investment doubling and a growing number of start-ups beginning to emerge.
EMSUR’s new shrink sleeve solutions for bottled drinks are based on a combination of PET-based films and washable inks, with the aim of improving recyclability by avoiding contamination from material residues during the recycling process.
Beatriz Gonçalves, materials engineer and coauthor of the Intelligence Brief, discusses the importance of packaging innovations that can enhance supply chain issues, branding, and sustainability goals.
The global manufacturer of print and packaging technologies, BOBST, has revealed the NOVAFOLD, the latest addition to its folder-gluer range for packaging printers and converters.
Mondi’s portfolio of wide uncoated fine papers from its Austrian, Slovak, and Russian mills have been awarded the Cradle to Cradle certification at Bronze level.
The Twist Wrap packaging solution for Cadbury allows consumers to twist and seal half of a chocolate bar from its Duos range to save for later, with the intention of encouraging reduced portions and more mindful snacking.
SIG has today announced the launch of SIGNATURE EVO, which it claims is the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs that is available for a wide range of products, including oxygen-sensitive beverages.
Food packaging supplier Faerch will incorporate Evolve, post-consumer recycled material that can be recycled after use into new monomaterial food packaging, into its Plaza range of food service containers.
