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…
Barrier properties in paper packaging have come on significantly in recent years – so much so that some would argue they can now equal plastics when it comes to product protection. But can they really ‘replace’ plastics?
Borealis recently announced the launch of the Bornewables, a new portfolio of circular polyolefin products produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams.
Taking into account the current best-practice technologies established in Europe, CEFLEX has said that it strongly recommends the use of flexible packaging made from recyclable mono-materials.
Tape manufacturer Monta has launched an updated version of Monta biopack, a product that it describes as “the first certified sustainable self-adhesive tape made in Germany.”
Perrier has announced PERRIER x MURAKAMI, a new collaboration with renowned artist Takashi Murakami, inspired by the pop and colourful universe of the artist and the spirit of Perrier.
March 2018 saw the start of the two year research project Mak-Pak in cooperation with research institute Alfred-Wegener Institut (AWI), Hochschule Bremerhaven and fish restaurant and fast food chain Nordsee GmbH.
