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…
UPM Specialty Papers and Royal Vassen have collaborated to create ‘recyclable and food-safe’ barrier paper solutions for various end-use applications, designed to address requirements including oxygen and moisture barrier properties.
As Poland’s Ministry of Environment plans to introduce a fully state-controlled model for extended producer responsibility, packaging industry players like EUROPEN, Cepi, Flexible Packaging Europe, and Pro Carton argue that it could undermine the Waste Framework Directive and Packaging and…
Minerva S.A. is using DS Smith’s recyclable, resealable Tape Back boxes for its e-commerce deliveries – a move expected to simplify the returns process while minimizing material use.
Xampla has secured $14m in private capital towards its goal to replace single-use plastics with plant protein alternatives, with the funding led by Emerald Technology Ventures.
The Recycling Partnership has announced a $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ materials recovery facility (MRF) in Houston, Texas, to improve its ability to recycle film and flexible packaging (FFP), supported by PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and the Film and Flexibles Recycling Coalition.
Searious Business, Maastricht University, and TOMRA are among the current signatories of a campaign urging the EU to address the ‘broken economics’ of the plastics recycling industry, including high recyclate costs and recycling plant closures.
Vioneo has awarded ECI Group a contract to build the ‘world’s first’ low-density polyethylene plant operating entirely on fossil-free feedstock, expected to reach a yearly output of 110,000 tonnes.
Sappi Europe has launched its Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH mono-material papers, said to be recyclable and deliver high-barrier protection without compromising production efficiency.
What are some of the recent innovations and challenges in the area of dry moulding fibre technology for packaging? YUTOECO’s Jerome Zhang tells Elisabeth Skoda more about recent developments and technological advances. Find out more about Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit here.
Blue Bell Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of its ice cream after it was mistakenly distributed in another flavour’s packaging, resulting in undeclared health risks for consumers with nut allergies.
