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…
Last time we looked at a Refill from Home system; this week we will examine the place of Refill on the Go models, using Czech-based startup MIWA as a case study.
The rise in e-commerce food and grocery sales means that packaging must adapt to withstand increased transportation, bolster hygiene, and look more appealing, says ULMA.
Made from a 100% paper-based combination of Hexacomb and corrugated, Smurfit Kappa says that its new Thermo Box product can keep frozen food at temperatures similar to expanded polystyrene (EPS) boxes.
Fin Slater recently spoke with Jacqueline Revet and Juan Guerrero of DSM about the place of inks and resins in the packaging sustainability discussion.
Nestlé is piloting reusable and refillable dispensers for petcare and soluble coffee with the aim of giving consumers a flexible shopping experience that is free of single-use packaging.
For the first time in its history, Jägermeister will change the front label of its iconic bottle across countries and continents, with the aim of supporting nightlife communities during the COVID-19 crisis.
MULTIVAC and DS Smith have joined forces to design and produce ECO Bowl – a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) solution based on corrugated cardboard that can reportedly guarantee equal shelf life when compared with conventional MAP products.
The Brussels-based RecyClass initiative has unveiled a new “Recyclability Methodology” to give insights into the methods used to assess and certify the recyclability of plastic packaging.
The global pandemic has given the world a rare chance to reflect and rethink its actions. It has given an opportunity to reverse the damage we’ve done to the planet and building back the plastics circular economy will be a crucial part of this.
