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…
At K 2025, P&G unveiled an innovation in mechanical recycling developed in collaboration with Lindner - Flexloop. The new process uses a solvent-based extraction process to remove impurities, odours, adhesives and printing inks from used plastic packs. Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda sat down…
The Coca-Cola Company’s Sicily-based bottler, Sibeg, will install a complete aseptic PET line with the help of Sidel – enabling the company to package sensitive products in-house while reducing plastic and energy consumption.
NEXTLOOPP Americas has announced that Mexican-based Alcamare International Group has joined its global initiative aiming to create a circular economy for post-consumer food-grade polypropylene (FGrPP) packaging across the Americas.
German retail chain DM has announced it will providing a CO2 equivalent value for 30 of its food products in partnership with tech company inoqo, with more products due to follow.
In the lead up to the Sustainability Awards next month, we spoke to finalist Pack2Earth about its biobased materials for packaging long-life dry, semi-liquid and liquid products, said to cut CO2 emissions and nominated in the Commercialized Renewable Materials category.
FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of Suzano, has announced its submission to Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) regarding gene-edited eucalyptus, designed to deliver wood that is easier to process industrially.
At drinktec 2025, Ball showcased circular aluminium packaging solutions from cans to bottles as well as focusing on consumer experience, design and personalization. At the event, Elisabeth Skoda spoke to Dr Mandy Glew, President, Beverage Packaging EMEA, discussing carbon emissions, sourcing,…
Malaysian manufacturer FE Green PET states it has secured roughly €30.5 million in financing from HSBC Malaysia for the expansion of its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) resin production plant in Melaka.
With the Sustainability Awards only a few weeks away, we hear from finalist NantBioRenewables about its compostable protein tray, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category and said to have negative carbon emissions.
Ranpak is launching FillPak Mini – a compact, automated void fill machine for customers with a small production floor. It is designed for simplicity, versatility, and optimal output.
