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…
Avery Dennison is leveraging near field communication (NFC) technology to extend smart packaging to the unit-level for everyday pharma, with the goal of improving patient experience and safety.
With the aim of reducing packaging waste, Coca-Cola European Partners has completed an investment in Lavit, a manufacturer of dispensed delivery solutions.
The problem of ocean plastics remains a crucial issue for the plastics packaging industry. Elisabeth Skoda takes a closer look at Project STOP, which aims to address the challenge at the source.
As a second wave sweeps Europe, Jo Bradley, business development manager for packaging solutions at Quadient, looks into the ways in which businesses can prepare for the predicted mega-peaks of a Covid Christmas.
Domino Printing Sciences has announced the launch of the K600G – a new blister foil and web digital printing solution for product-level serialisation in pharmaceutical applications.
British retailer Marks and Spencer has extended its Fill Your Own concept to a third store, supporting customers to reduce and reuse with over 50 lines of refillable grocery essentials and frozen fruit.
Mars Food and Amcor have collaborated on a project that will bring to market the industry’s first food-safe, mono-material, recyclable microwavable rice pouch made from polypropylene (PP).
A newly-formed group comprising leading companies including Procter & Gamble, Mondelēz, Unilever, SIG, Tetra Pak, and Amcor has committed to a new set of design principles with the aim of improving the recyclability of plastic packaging.
The 15th European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference took place from 30 November to 3 December – this year as a virtual event that welcomed over 350 participants from 36 countries.
