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…
Toppan unveils GL-X-P, which it says brings high barrier performance and flex resistance to paper-based packaging across sectors, including food and toiletries.
In a bid to reduce single use plastic, supermarket chain Lidl announces plans to replace fruit and vegetable bags with compostable alternatives, while select stores will trial a soft plastic collection initiative for packaging.
Coveris announces new innovations for its 'food-on-the-go' packaging range, with a focus on sustainable materials and ease of recyclability for consumers, which it is set to unveil as part of the lunch! Event at ExCel London.
In this edition of our Rapid Interview series, we speak sustainability with Esa Torniainen from Paptic, a materials company offering fibre-based alternatives to plastic packaging.
Food and beverages giant Mondelēz has today announced that its Cadbury Dairy Milk range sold in the UK and Ireland will reportedly be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic.
Household cleaning and care products manufacturer SC Johnson has announced its ‘Goals for Change’ partnership with Liverpool Football Club, which is set to include a closed-loop recycling model for plastic bottles used at Anfield.
Watch the first of a series of three short videos exploring Bostik's sustainable lamination program and the four fundamental pillars underpinning development of adhesives for flexible packaging.
Tray-sealing and thermoforming technology specialist SEALPAC has released its new FlatMap packaging system, which it says offers a sustainable solution for sliced products under a modified atmosphere.
The collaboration announced today between the ALPLA Group, Echohelp and United Polymer Trading (UPT) AG will involve the construction of a recycling plant in Targu Mures, Romania, in a bid to support a local circular economy for PET.
Labelling equipment manufacturer Accraply will introduce its Accraply Revolve line of modular shrink sleeve seamers, configurated with the aim of making shrink sleeve seaming simpler and more efficient, at Label Congress 2021.
Air cushions play a crucial role in e-commerce. In the latest of our Sustainability Awards finalist interviews, we find out about RENEW, a recyclable air cushion made from 50% PCR plastic, created by Pregis and GCR Group.
