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…
Mars Wrigley UK has announced a reduction in packaging for some of its most recognisable brands, including Galaxy, Starburst, Skittles, Revels and M&M’s.
Our next Innovation Spotlight for this month comes from Schneider Electric, who introduces the latest edition of its intelligence report into the European renewable energy market.
Hoffmann Neopac is launching a novel line of mono-material barrier tubes providing exemplary product protection while being "fully compatible" with existing HDPE recycling processes.
The results of European Bioplastics’ (EUBP) annual market data update, presented yesterday at the 15th EUBP Conference, project that the global bioplastics market will grow by 36% over the next five years.
How is digitization transforming the packaging industry, and what impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on this field? Cristiano Wuerzius, CEO & Founder of PackIOT, addresses these questions and more.
Messe Düsseldorf has announced the cancellation of both interpack and components 2021, scheduled to take place from 25 February to 3 March, due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
DS Smith is partnering with Touchguard to develop a new range of bacteria and virus-safeguarded sustainable cardboard packaging across its operations in Europe and North America.
BASF and the Swedish packaging material manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs have jointly developed a new home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging.
Sealed Air has developed a new food-grade soft plastic film containing Certified Circular Resins (CCR), as it continues to strive towards creating 100% recyclable or reusable packaging solutions by 2025.
PrintCYC, a value chain initiative for the recycling of printed films, says that it has achieved “remarkable results” regarding the recycling of printed plastic films and processing of recyclate.
