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…
DS Smith says it has designed and manufactured the “first ever” fibre-based box solution to use its Circular Design Metrics, which it will supply to a COP26 initiative led by Toast Ale to highlight the role of food waste in the climate crisis.
ATS Packaging Machinery has unveiled a new Gemini capping machine incorporating its high-precision tightening technology, which the company says is the most advanced available on the market.
Novolex® brand Waddington Europe has unveiled what it claims is a 100% monomaterial punnet for soft fruit, which uses the company’s MONOAIR cushion technology to protect products while apparently reducing plastic content.
A recent report from RaboResearch suggests that the advanced recycling industry continues to expand despite criticism, with a high volume of collaborations and projects being announced in 2021, and new players emerging in regions including East Asia.
The beverage industry is growing worldwide with opportunities driven by new drink formats and changing consumer preferences. The sector has a variety of containers to code across many material types, often at high speeds.
Smurfit Kappa is set to release Vitop Renew, a new version of its bag-in-box Vitop tap solution, which it says is made from bio-based PP resins using chemical recycling, and composed of 53% recycled and renewable content.
Solvay has conducted a proof of concept apparently demonstrating that polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), which is used in food, beverage and healthcare multilayer packaging, has the potential to be recycled.
Lactips has developed a coating solution called Plastic Free Paper, which it claims provides an alternative to plastics in sealable packaging applications by maintaining the barrier properties of cellulose without impacting its end-of-life.
The final of our series of three short videos exploring Bostik's sustainable lamination program investigates the opportunities to enable circularity & improve efficiency through laminating adhesives for flexible packaging.
Antalis Packaging announces a reusable pack designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the distribution of car parts for its partner, an aluminium die casting company that supplies the automotive value chain.
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable, a monomaterial solution apparently featuring a high-barrier film alternative to aluminium that means the pouch is “fully recyclable”.
