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…
Dawn, a Procter & Gamble brand, has today introduced its Dawn EZ-Squeeze, a new inverted bottle with a patented no-flip cap technology, which offers easier and more accessible dispensing of washing up liquid.
Neste has today announced the conclusion of a series of industrial scale processing trials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, where it has been able to successfully upgrade liquefied waste plastic into drop-in solutions for plastic production.
Waddington Europe, a division of Novolex, is set to introduce a new tray for meat, fish, and poultry products that is recyclable and does not require a polyethylene (PE) layer or adhesive coating.
INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe has today announced that it will join NEXTLOOPP – overall winner of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2021 – to deliver food-grade certified PP incorporating recycled content.
ECOAMS PLANET’s Bakbuk solution uses a recyclable elastic band to shrink PET beverage bottles, reportedly reducing the volume by 80% and lowering the transit time and expenditure associated with recycling for both consumers and companies.
The German packaging institute dvi sets out to connect players from across the packaging value chain with the aim to initiate innovative and sustainable approaches for creating what it describes as “good packaging”.
A new standard design launched by Berry M&H provides a complete pack and closure solution for cleaning products such as washing up liquids and rinse aids, while giving companies the opportunity to personalise the bottle to their own requirements.
ROVEMA’s experts will share their knowledge on integration of sustainability aspects in packaging solutions and explain ROVEMA’s Life Cycle approach for machines.
Samsung has announced that its 2022 sustainability initiatives will include packaging a wider range of home appliances with its eco-packaging boxes, which can be upcycled into small furniture, and using recycled materials in its interior packaging.
Why is it so important to make the right labelling choice if the packaging industry wants to reduce its reliance on fossil resources? Victoria Hattersley spoke to Eliisa Laurikainen, Business Development Manager, Consumer Goods at UPM Raflatac.
MULTIVAC is adding three new traysealer models to its TX8 series, with the range’s new format width especially suited to packaging products such as ready meals in large trays while offering optimum output and digital solutions.
