Packaging Europe staff writers

Ahlstrom introduces recyclable fibre-based release liner

Ahlstrom has revealed its Acti-V RRF Natural fibre-based liner for double-sided tapes, said to enable recyclability even

European Industry Summit talks competitiveness, energy costs and sustainability

At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen set out her vision for a

Sustainability Perspectives: Unlocking the power of paper for challenging packaging applications

Is it time for all trade shows to switch to reusable cups?

Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and

Kwalitaria sells fries and snacks on Notpla’s seaweed-coated cardboard trays

Fast food chain Kwalitaria will serve fries and snacks on Notpla’s cardboard trays with a seaweed-based coating – a

LeadIT says 2026 a ‘critical year’ for green steel despite slowing momentum

The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) states that the amount of green steel projects slowed to only 2 in

Patent news: Packaging solution simplifies wiper blade selection

Traditionally, motorists have relied on coins or rulers to check connector sizes, but these methods aren’t always practical, especially

Borealis and Borouge to establish circular waste management system in Indonesia

Borouge and Borealis have joined forces with Catalytic Finance Foundation, Pelita Mekar Semesta (PMS) and Reciki Solusi Indonesia in an

How will the PPWR affect the adhesive tapes industry?

One of the foremost challenges for European packaging companies is staying informed about, engaging with, and complying with the Packaging

Separate collection, PCR targets, and EPR to unlock flexible plastic recycling

A new report from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste names separate waste collection, post-consumer recyclate targets, and extended

Sykell’s reuse system for takeaway food now accepts prefilled packaging

Sykell has expanded its Einfach Mehrweg reuse system for takeaway containers to include prefilled packaging, hoping to scale up reuse

Recyclable packaging ‘the norm’ for consumers and overpackaging reduced, research reveals

MacFarlane Packaging has revealed the findings of its 2025 Unboxing Survey, which include 84% of consumers being willing to return