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…
This week's big packaging stories: engage in our #unboxingEurope digitally printed customised corrugated experiment; introducing Loop - the new shopping concept using reusable premium packaging; and Smurfit Kappa's sustainable design challenge.
The global radio frequency identification (RFID) market for healthcare is expanding at a double-digit rate — and by 2022, it’s estimated to be worth $4.9 billion according to Grand View Research.
As a carrier of digital technologies, packaging offers promising options for improving logistics and production processes – how smart does it need to be to do this?
Milan is getting ready to host the third edition of Packaging Première, the exhibition dedicated to luxury packaging, taking place from May 28th to May 30th in the new larger spaces of the renowned exhibition centre of Fieramilanocity.
Anticipating a future where paper thin battery-free Bluetooth sensors connect people with packaging and products, Wiliot and Avery Dennison discuss with Packaging Europe the potential of the first battery-free Bluetooth® sticker sensor tag
Amazon Web Services, Avery Dennison and Samsung join Wiliot’s original investor group for a $30 Million Series B Funding Round, anticipating a future where paper thin battery-free Bluetooth sensors connect people with packaging and products
The purpose of packaging is to protect products, provide information and to help market and sell products. However, on occasion, brands and retailers can take the marketing and selling aspect of packaging too far.
James Cropper has received the first bales of used coffee cups from a pioneering pilot scheme in collaboration with Forge Recycling, environmental charity Hubbub and Leeds City Council.
The Forum for EPS Recycling, EPSY, organised within the IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V., and the airpop expert group emphasise that airpop can be recycled and is being recycled successfully.
Silgan Dispensing, a global leader in the design, development and distribution of highly engineered pumps and sprayers in the beauty, home and garden markets, will highlight several of its latest innovations at ADF&PCD Paris
The speed of improvement and sophistication in digital design is such that no service can afford to stand still for any length of time. 3D visualisation for metal packaging artwork is no exception
