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…
In a statement released today by the European Bioeconomy Alliance, the coalition details its criticisms of a new methodology for life cycle analysis (LCA) developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Committee (JRC).
In the latest episode of our Sustainability Perspectives Series, Melina Spanoudi speaks with Niels Christian Schou from Avery Dennison to learn more about their AD Circular program for recycling paper and filmic label liners.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG says it will commit to becoming climate neutral by 2030 and establishes an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) panel to define and develop its sustainability strategy.
Andrew Manly, communications director at the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, looks back at this year’s AIPIA congress and at some of the main takeaways.
Stora Enso announces a new portfolio of what it claims are fully recyclable, bio-based foams made from wood, which can be used for protective and thermal packaging.
In the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlight, MULTIVAC introduces its Smart Services, which offer transparent processes and data processing in real-time to contribute to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of systems and lines.
Working in collaboration HHI, SABIC claims to have used the advanced recycling of recovered mixed and used ocean-bound plastic to develop certified circular polymers – a world first, according to the companies.
ULMA Packaging UK has released details of new research examining the “e-commerce boom” and how food packaging might be reconfigured for consumer safety in response to the significant growth of online platforms for the food industry.
The Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Ibi facility in Spain has started the production of bags with a new thermo-laminated metallised film, M-Compact 77, which the company says is a more sustainable option.
End of life took centre stage this week - with news regarding ‘Europe’s first’ polystyrene advanced recycling plant, and the flexibles value chain calling on legislators to develop a specific recyclability framework for their industry.
Proseal announces that, following the introduction of new case packing machines and AutoCoding Systems (ACS) joining the JBT Corporation, it now offers customers complete end of line packaging solutions for a range of applications.
Westpak Group Ltd has unveiled a range of new punnet and tray designs, which the company says will offer grocery suppliers and retailers a paper-based, heat-sealable alternative to plastic punnets.
