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…
CupClub is a returnable packaging service designed to hold both hot and cold drinks., using smart packaging technology that applies a unique digital ID to every reusable packaging item.
A thermochromic ink that changes colour at high temperatures now can offer food manufacturers a more reliable coding method, with a more obvious colour change, to indicate correct sterilization of packaged food products.
As part of its commitment to replace plastic wrap on all can multipacks in its EU markets, Coca-Cola HBC has commenced the roll out of a paperboard alternative – KeelClip.
In the coming weeks, in a series of short pieces, we will look at some of the key trends / advances on the horizon in packaging for the coming year. First up is smart packaging.
REELbrands, Swanline and SPP Labs, have collaborated to bring to market a range of plastic-free, fibre-based barrier coated boards which they claim has the potential to replace plastic-coated packaging.
Prior to our online event with Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), we are taking a closer look at the initiatives's work and get a sneak preview of some of the topics discussed at the event.
Tetra Pak today unveiled the findings from its yearly global research study, in partnership with Ipsos, showing that food safety is a major issue for many consumers.
During our Sustainable Packaging Summit, Kuraray's market development director Didier Houssier shared some insights into the role the chemical industry can play in a drive towards more sustainability.
Sitma has introduced a new end-of-line solution, Fast Pack, which has been designed to help e-commerce businesses package a wide range of goods: from industries like cosmetics and personal care to clothing, electronics, books, music, and media.
Walter van het Hof, Global Industry Affairs and Sustainability Leader, Trinseo, gives us an insight into how a company can embrace sustainability at its core and prosper.
Jindal Films has started the production of its Ethy-Lyte range of bi-axially oriented, high-density polyethylene (BOPE) films, with the aim of enabling the creation of fully recyclable mono-PE packaging solutions.
