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…
UFlex, Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have worked together on a turnkey solution that the group says will “address the issue of full recyclability” of hot-fill pouches for the ready-to-eat food segment, using a mono-polymer structure and spout cap.
Airnov is set to unveil a new 27mm desiccant stopper for healthcare applications, which it says offers easy opening to patients and moisture protection of products, as well as reportedly being made from renewable materials.
On the day before the big day, we speak to Beiersdorf, a Resource Efficiency finalist, and find out about the Nivea Naturally Good body lotion packaged in a bottle that is made from 50% less plastic and is rollable.
In the latest of our interviews with the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2021, we speak to Fibers365 about their SteamFiber technology for the production of cellulose pulp from biomass sources such as local farming.
Packaging solutions manufacturer Emballator has announced its new water-soluble packaging made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), which can dissolve after use in a bid to “reduce plastic waste”.
Printing ink suppliers Sun Chemical unveils SunPak DirectFood Plus, to be added to its direct food contact (DFC) SunPak inks range for sheetfed offset paper-based printing for packaging.
FACHPACK returns after a two-year break, with the European trade fair for packaging, processes, and technology running live from the 28th to the 30th of September 2021 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany.
With only a couple of days to go until the big reveal of the Sustainability Awards 2021 winners, we’re today talking to CMC SpA – a finalist in the e-commerce category – to find out about CMC Genesys, a “next generation” right size auto packer.
Plastics Recyclers Europe says the industry has registered a nearly 10% increase in installed plastic recycling capacity for flexible film in 2020, which apparently accelerates growth towards EU targets, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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